(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 (Signal Corps) George Edward Pickett (ASN: 0-21940), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Signal Officer, 1st Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Pickett and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.