(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 (Infantry) Dale Jackson Crittenberger, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, II Field Force, Vietnam, and subsequently as Commanding Officer of a Brigade of the 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Crittenberger 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.