(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Romulus Wright Puryear, 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 from 1941 to 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Puryear and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.