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 (Transportation Corps) John G. Fort, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from October 1959 to June 1964. [This award supersedes award of the Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service from 9 October 1959 to 30 June 1964, as announced in General Orders Number 53, Headquarters, U.S. Army Supply and Maintenance Command, dated 27 March 1964.]