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 George L. Hicks, III, 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 1 February 1951 to 1 May 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hicks reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.