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 Master Sergeant Paul F. Leathers (ASN: 17045799), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from January 1943 to April 1944, in the North African Theater of Operations. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Master Sergeant Leathers and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.