The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Charles S. Hays (ASN: 0-42534), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from August 1948 to May 1962. [This award supersedes the previous award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service during the period 3 July 1957 to 20 July 1959, as announced in General Orders No. 93, dated 20 July 1959, Headquarters, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey.]