The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel John P. Proctor, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Far East Air Forces in Korea, from 29 July 1950 to 1 March 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Proctor reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. [This award supersedes the award of the Bronze Star Medal to Colonel Proctor, for service from 29 July 1950 to 12 October 1950, as published in General Orders Number 148, Headquarters, FEAF Bomber Command, Provisional, dated 1 November 1950.]