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 Felix Nowakowski, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1943 to November 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Nowakowski 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 awards to Lieutenant Colonel Nowakowski of the Bronze Star Medal, for service from 11 June to 18 July 1944, and the Bronze Star Medal (first Oak Leaf Cluster), for service from 21 January to 11 June 1944 and 19 July 1944 to 17 April 1945, as published in General Orders 34, Headquarters, 6th Infantry Division, 23 August 1944, and General Orders 184, Headquarters Eighth Army, 6 December 1945, respectively.