The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Mark E. Switzer, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from December 1962 to June 1964. [This award supersedes award of the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Colonel Switzer for meritorious service during the period 25 December 1962 to 21 June 1964 as announced in General Orders Number 49, Headquarters, VI United States Army Corps, dated 19 June 1964.]