The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General Stebbins West Griffith (AFSN: 0-3944A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander of the 7272d Air Base Wing, Wheelus Air Base, Libya, from 23 January 1959 to 28 December 1961. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Griffith and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.