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 Colonel (Field Artillery) Raymond Ney Barry (ASN: 0-62617), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services during the period 24 July 1971 to 30 April 1972, while serving as Chief, Information Advisory and Accreditation Division, Office of Information, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam. In this sensitive and demanding position, Colonel Barry displayed outstanding leadership in broadening the professional back ground and knowledge of Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces officers responsible for the information program. Through close and continuous liaison with the Information and Public Relations Bloc, he kept his fingers on the pulse of the total information effort, squelching numerous small problems in their infancy by advising, suggesting, and coordination. The tireless efforts of Colonel Barry coupled with his grasp and understanding of information coverage were directly responsible for continuously improving a critical information picture. By skillful negotiation and persuasion, he brought to fruition a project to encourage the Vietnamese to set down ground rules for the conduct of the press in reporting Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces tactical operations. This project had been underway for at least three years but Colonel Barry was able to overcome the final obstacles. The publication of these ground rules resulted in marked increase in tactical security and greatly reduced the likelihood of the enemy gaining knowledge of pending Vietnamese operations through the press. Colonel Barry’s professional competence and outstanding achievements were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.

(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 Colonel (Field Artillery) Raymond Ney Barry (ASN: 0-62617), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff, Intelligence, Department of the Army, from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Barry and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Field Artillery) Raymond Ney Barry (ASN: 0-62617), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Officer and subsequently Commander, Reserve Region 8, from 1975 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Barry culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.