(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Ethan Allen Chapman, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the G-3 Section, Headquarters, Mediterranean Theater of Operations, from 1945 to 1947. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Chapman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.