(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 John Adkin Walter, III, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1975 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Walter 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.