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Citation Accompanying the Legion of Merit Awarded to Major General Ulysses S. Grant III

May 7, 1946

CITATION FOR THE LEGION OF MERIT

MAJOR GENERAL Ulysses S. Grant III as Director of Civilian Protection and Chief, Protection Branch, United States Office of Civilian Defense from July 1942 to April 1944 displayed marked ability in devising programs for the safety of civilians in case of disaster or enemy attack. Under his leadership and supervision, sound doctrines were devised and disseminated throughout the country, and the voluntary cooperation of thousands of agencies both within and outside the government was enlisted in carrying out measures of broad and lasting significance.
HARRY S. TRUMAN

NOTE: The presentation was made by the President: at the White House at 12:15 p.m. in a joint ceremony also honoring Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming (see Item 103).