- Copies of letters following Operation Husky - |
HEADQUARTERS NAAF
TROOP CARRIER COMMAND (PROV) OFFICE
OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL APO
760, U. S. ARMY |
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JULY 1943 |
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General Williams, Commanding Northwest African Air Force Troop Carrier Command |
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"The record of the performance of your command on the night of 9-10
July has given me great gratification.
The accomplishment of your officers and men in carrying to their
destination through difficult weather, navigational obstacles and hostile
fire in unarmed and unarmored aircraft, the largest number of troops as yet
lifted by air, is a signal one. Their
return to base with a loss of only two percent, and their complete readiness
for operations on the following night is remarkable and shows great
fortitude, superior organization and training on the part of all concerned. Please convey these comments to your
command." |
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Eisenhower |
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It is desired to convey the above message from our
Commander-in-Chief to you and through you to each member of the Command. The combined effort of all concerned made this magnificent
achievement possible. The enemy
cannot stand long against such accomplishments. My deepest appreciation and congratulations. |
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PAUL L. WILLIAMS, |
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Brigadier General, U.S.A. |
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Commanding |
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Hq, 51st TC
Wg, APO 760, U. S. Army, 14 July, 1943. |
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Commanding Officer, 60th TC Gp. Commanding Officer, 62nd TC Gp. Commanding Officer, 64th TC Gp. Officer Commanding 38 Wing, RAF |
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This recognition of the superior effort already displayed and
being carried forward should indeed be a source of great personal satisfaction
for each individual member of this command. |
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Your direct contributions to the Allied cause is herein
represented by material facts. |
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My sincere appreciation and heartiest congratulations to you
all. That you all will continue to
merit the commendations of our Commander-in-Chief is unquestionable in my
mind. |
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Ray A. Dunn Brigadier General, AUS Commanding |
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