Citation Accompanying Legion of Merit Awarded to the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia.

CITATION TO ACCOMPANY THE AWARD OF THE LEGION OF MERIT DEGREE OF COMMANDER TO AMIR SAUD IBN ABDUL AZIZ BIN ABDUL RAHMAN AL FAISAL AL SAUD

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Amir Saud Ibn Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman al Faisal Al Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, rendered exceptionally meritorious service to the war effort of the United Nations. Acting as Deputy to the King, he helped to lead his country in an unwavering course of support and encouragement to the cause of the Allies, a course which culminated in a declaration of war against the Axis in March 1945. In control of the armed forces of Saudi Arabia, he skillfully carried out the policy of his government in keeping the land, sea and air routes open for use, and by his active support and cooperation, he greatly aided American forces in accomplishing a program of construction and resource development in the country that derived benefit of major proportions for the prosecution of the war. Through his able and effective manner in actively carrying out the high policies of his country, Amir Saud, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, contributed substantially to the successful war effort of the United Nations.

HARRY S. TRUMAN