The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit (Air Force Award) to Captain (Corps of Engineers), [then First Lieutenant] Walter S. Birdshaw, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Korea from 16 July 1950 to 21 September 1950. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Captain Birdshaw reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.