The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Robert Omer Bisson (MCSN: 0-4754), United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-1, with the FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing in Korea from 16 February 1952 to 6 September 1952. Colonel Bisson’s outstandingly superior performance of duty in the formulation of policies, preparation of plans and supervision of activities pertaining to personnel was of particular value in developing sound decisions, in improving staff procedures and in promoting the welfare and comfort of the command. He initiated an experienced analysis of previous management and problems of personnel and accordingly revised and prepared new standing operating procedures which were instrumental in perfecting effective advance planning and which contributed substantially to the effectiveness of combat operations by the FIRST Marine Aircraft Wing. A capable and inspiring executive, Colonel Bisson’s conscientious devotion to duty and outstanding professional competence in a position of great responsibility were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.