The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Commander to Brigadier General Carlos P. Romulo, Philippine Armed Forces (Reserve) [formerly Philippine Army], for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 12 December 1941 to 12 April 1942, in the Philippine Islands.