(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) John Adams Brooks, III (ASN: 0-23828), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as Commanding Officer, 2d Scouting Force, EIGHTH Air Force from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Brooks and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.