The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Welborn Griffin Dolvin (ASN: 0-21980), United States Army, for outstandingly meritorious service to the Government in positions of great responsibility during the period March 1970 to March 1972. While serving as the Chief of Staff, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, and as Commanding General XXIV Corps. As Chief of Staff, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, he was required to deal with rapidly changing mission priorities inherent in the Vietnamization of all combat activities. The formulation of solutions to unprecedented problems in the areas of force structure, logistical support, operational plans, and redeployment of United States forces were testimony to his leadership, innovation, sound judgment and selfless dedication to duty. The Vietnamization program required extensive efforts to improve the total capabilities of the Vietnamese Armed Forces at a time when the United States combat forces were being deployed from the Republic of Vietnam. Under his exceptional leadership and direction, these diverse programs were successfully achieved. As Commanding General, XXIV Corps, he drew upon his leadership and professional experience to enhance the military capabilities of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam I Corps while meeting both the United States and the Government of Vietnam pacification goals. He directed the military operations of the XXIV Corps combat force and ably allocated the forces so as to provide the best support to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam in Military Region I. In his role of Senior Advisor to the Commanding General, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, I Corps, he demonstrated an exceptionally high degree of leadership, technical competence, and diplomacy in the successful accomplishment of his assigned responsibilities. His keen insight, patience, and deep personal empathy with the Vietnamese people have immeasurably enhanced the Government of Vietnam’s pacification program. He brought all available resources to bear in a highly effective and efficient manner to solve problems in the military and socio-economic areas. General Dolvin’s outstanding achievements were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflected great credit on himself and the United States Army.