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

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Commander to General Dr. Hans Speidel, Army of the Federal Republic of Germany, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, from June 1956 to May 1957