(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 (Cavalry) Frank Donald Conant, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Division Advisor to the 9th Vietnam Division, in the Republic of Vietnam in 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Conant 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.