(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Walter Leslie Frankland, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-4 with Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, in action in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Frankland and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.