(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Joseph Cyril Augustin Denniston, 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 Commanding Officer, Service Command, FIFTH Air Force, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Denniston and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.