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 Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General’s Department) Harold L. Hays (ASN: 0-169936), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Bougainville, Solomon Islands and Luzon, Philippine Islands, from 3 December 1944 to 15 July 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hays and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Adjutant General’s Department) Harold L. Hays (ASN: 0-169936), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hays and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.