(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 to Colonel Handford Lindsley Cummings, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Inspector General, Air Force Systems Command, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, from 1972 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Cummings culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel Handford Lindsley Cummings, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Weapons System Evaluation Group, Office of the Secretary of Defense, from 1969 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Cummings and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.