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 (Medical Corps) Erling S. Fugelso, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from September 1953 to April 1964. [This award supersedes award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from 26 June 1960 to 17 May 1963, as announced in General Orders Number 2, Headquarters, U.S. Army Element, Canal Zone Government (8730), dated 17 May 1963.]