(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Signal Corps) Alvin Louis Pachynski, 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 Signal Officer, FIFTH Air Force, from 1942 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Pachynski and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.