The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Vice Admiral Arthur Cayley Davis (NSN: 0-9011), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Director, The Joint Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and as Deputy United States Representative to the Standing Group, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, during the period 20 September 1949 to 16 August 1953. Eminently qualified in the field of international politics and global strategy, Admiral Davis rendered invaluable service throughout this period in fulfilling his various and exacting assignments. Utilizing his wide and thorough knowledge of the three branches of the military service, he succeeded in gaining the full confidence of all his associates and, by his foresightedness, sound judgment and expert planning ability, was able to propound ideas and submit recommendations which revealed an exceptional comprehension of the questions involved and which served to promote harmony and good will. An executive of the highest caliber, he worked tirelessly toward the development of an effective and durable North Atlantic Treaty Organization and aided immeasurably in solving many complex and unprecedented problems requiring the utmost in technical competence and statesman-like thinking to further the concept and effectiveness of collective security. In his contacts with the highest level military and political officials of all nations involved in the Alliance, he exhibited a keen understanding of the nature of his extremely important responsibilities and, through the very force of his character and personality, achieved results of tremendous value to the United States, as well as to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. His distinguished professional ability and selfless devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Vice Admiral Davis and the United States Naval Service.