(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Wendell Lowell Bevan, Jr. (ASN: 0-25535), United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 432d Tactical Fighter/Reconnaissance Wing, Thailand, in Southeast Asia from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bevan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.