(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 (Infantry) Joe Wesley Finley (ASN: 0-28599), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States at the Advanced Non-commissioned Officer Academy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Finley 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, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Joe Wesley Finley (ASN: 0-28599), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States on the Staff and Faculty of the Signal School at Fort Gordon, Georgia, from 1974 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Finley 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.