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 (Air Corps) Pearl H. Robey, United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 7 December 1941 to May 1943. His superior leadership and outstanding attainments sustained the development and final feasibility of the turbo-supercharger, an aggregate accomplishment which served as a distinctly individual and substantial contribution to the successful conclusion of the war. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Robey and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Pearl Harvey Robey, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Chief of the 20th Bomber Command and Technical Staff from 1944 to 1945, in his modification, maintenance and supply of B-29 aircraft of that command. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Robey and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.