(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Victor A. Byrnes, 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 Director of Professional Services, Office of the Surgeon General, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from1955 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Byrnes culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.