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 (Infantry) Preston J. Hundley (ASN: 0-359751), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with the 129th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in the South Pacific Area from 14 February 1943 to 16 April 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hundley and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the credit upon himself and the United States Army.