The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Simon M. Lutz, Jr., United States Air Force, 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 3 November 1950 to 1 February 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Lutz reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.