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 (Field Artillery) Francis A. Glenn, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 17 July 1943 to 13 October 1943 in the North African Theater. Assuming command, the only field officer of the battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Glenn successfully led his command in its first major engagement as a separate unit, and into a second campaign, eliciting from all supported units great praise for its ability and efficiency. Though operating with a serious shortage of men and vehicles, his outstanding professional skill, his inspiring leadership, excellent judgment, contagious enthusiasm and boundless energy were of a conspicuously superior quality. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Glenn and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.