(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (General Staff Corps) John P. Dinsmore, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II.

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 Colonel (General Staff Corps) John P. Dinsmore, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Staff Judge Advocate General Department from January 1943 to April 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Dinsmore and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army. (This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Ribbon (first Oak Leaf Cluster) to Colonel Dinsmore for service from 11 January 1943 to 1 March 1946).