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) Alvin R. Glafka, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 21 July 1946 to 28 February 1959. [This award supersedes the award of the Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant for services from 7 July 1954 to 24 May 1957, as announced in General Orders Number 9, Headquarters United States European Command, dated 24 May 1957.]