(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) William Swinton Steele, 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 as A-3 of the SEVENTH Air Force in the Pacific Theater of Operations from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Steele and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.