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) Donald Dunford, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea, from April 21, 1951 to 31 July 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Dunford 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 Dunford, for service from 12 December 1951 to 31 July 1952, published in General Orders 80, Headquarters, Far East Command, 4 August 1952.)