(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Jack Gordon Merrell, 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 Commanding Officer of Bombardment Groups of the EIGHTH Air Force, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Merrell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.