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. .. U. S. NAVAL MAGAZINE
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Ci ": 20 Jac- Wilson .,C, US.,, 78c 83 09
j:-ij: Letter of Appreciation
1. inon the occsicn of your departure from the Naval Nagazir.e sand
tr.fer to the United States Navl Fleet Reserve and on behalf of the
residentt, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of the eNavy, and t.e
Chief of tNaval O'eratioas, I vuuld like to express my appreciation for
yotr sustained devotion to dut*' during the past 34months at the iaval
magazine and thr-oughout your19 years and 6 months of active naval
service. .4
2. During your years of service you have deservedly earned the follcw-
ing awards: 4 Good Conduct Awards, nationall Defense Service Medal
(with 1 bronze star), Viet-Nam Service kedal (with 2 bronze stars and
.: operations insignia), Republic of Viet-Nam Campaign Medal (with
device 1960-), Xeritorious Unit Commendation Ribbon, and a member of
the COEsLVP.AC Gold Hash fark Club fcr 12 years good conduct service.
3. Your s.r~ice to our country which began in May 1945 is viewed as a
superior attai.nmant which has been realized only by your personal effort,
dedication to duty, and responsibility for defense of the "freedoms"
earned by our ancestors. You can be especially proud of your most recent
period of service, here at the Naval UHagazine, in support of our nationts
efforts in Vie nam and Southeast Asia.
4. 1 would en cin you to remain a friend and supporter of the WNaval
Service throughout your future endeavors. Your past service places you
in co~any with Uhose highly dedicated and patriotic Americans who have
served their country well by--"Going Down to the Sea in Ships". It is
therefore with great pleasure, satisfaction, and with a feeling of loss,
that I thank you for your loyal.ean faithful service. Hell Done.
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