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 (Field Artillery) Robert Farnsworth Hallock, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Division Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 12 September to 2 November 1950 and 15 April to 31 December 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Hallock and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army. (This award supersedes the award of the Legion of Merit (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Colonel Hallock, for meritorious service from 12 September to 2 November 1950, published in General Orders 88, General Headquarters, Far East Command, 17 April 1951.)