(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Lewis Zoeckler, 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 as Chief Witness for the Air Force on aircraft, missiles and related procurement for the fiscal 1954 budget. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Zoeckler and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.