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) James W. Caughron, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from September 1953 to May 1964. [This award supersedes award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from 8 August 1957 to 30 March 1960 as announced in General Orders Number 55, Headquarters, United States Army, Europe (Rear) Communications Zone, dated 30 March 1960.]