(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Sory Smith, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Middle East Air Force, and later with Headquarters, NINTH Air Force, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Smith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.