The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Officer to Brigadier General Hu Rak Lee, Republic of Korea Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, from February 1955 to October 1957.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Hu Rak Lee, Republic of Korea Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Officer for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.