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 Brigadier General Foster Joseph Tate, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 34th Infantry Division, from February 1943 to April 1944. General Tate displayed exceptional ability and unusual skill in accomplishing the activation, organization and training of the 75th Division Artillery. The selection and progressive training of the necessary officers, the energetic personal supervision of modern training methods, in addition to over-all administrative duties, were performed by him with foresight, cooperation and devotion to duty. He contributed immeasurably to the development of an outstanding component of the 75th Infantry Division. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Tate and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.