(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 (Field Artillery) Giles Richard Carpenter, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Artillery, 42d Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Carpenter and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) Giles Richard Carpenter, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-2, Army Ground Forces, from 1942 to 1944.