The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Quartermaster Corps) John D. Cook (ASN: 0-6160), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from December 1941 to May 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Cook and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army. (So much of Par. 2, Sec. VIII, WD General Orders 53, 1946, as pertains to the award of the Bronze Star Medal to Colonel Cook, for services from 17 to 19 April 1942, is rescinded.)