(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) Harold E. Hassenfelt, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as G-3 (Operations and Plans), with Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division, in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Hassenfelt and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.