(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 Augustine Stephen Puchrik, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Professor of Air Science at the University of Notre Dame, from 1969 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Puchrik 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 Augustine Stephen Puchrik, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1966 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Puchrik and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.