(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Everett Orville Post, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1969 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Post and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.