(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Lieutenant Colonel (General Staff Corps) Samuel R. Peterson (ASN: 0-22904), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Peterson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (General Staff Corps) Samuel R. Peterson (ASN: 0-22904), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Territory of Alaska from 2 August 1944 to 23 April 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Peterson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.