(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 George Fredendall Hoge, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Combined Arms Combat Development Activity, Fort Leavenworth, from 1974 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hoge 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 Army.