(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Orthus Knighton Lewis, Jr., 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, culminating as Deputy Chief of Staff for Technical Training, Headquarters Air Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lewis culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions in the Service of his Country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.