(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Bernard Maynard Wootton, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Wootton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.