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 (Transportation Corps) William J. Marquette, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from September 1960 to August 1963. [This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Medal to Colonel Marquette for meritorious service during the period 1 September 1960 to 31 August 1963 as announced in General Orders Number 77, Headquarters, United States Army Supply and Maintenance Command, dated 12 July 1963.]