From:  Commanding General

To:    Gunnery Sergeant JUSTIS, F.W. 1445441/2861 USMC

Via:   (1) Director, Administrative Services Dept

       (2) Special Services Officer

Subj:  Letter of Appreciation; MARS Radio Operators

Encl:  (1) Roster of Operators

1.  I am taking this opportunity to thank you for your efforts in the operation of the MARS Radio Station.

2.  The professional competency, diligent application to the task and devotion to duty of you and other  operators  contribute  considerably  to one  of  the  highest  morale boosters of overseas Marines, their families and friends.  In recognition of  your  outstanding  performance,  I  convey my  sincere  thanks to  you  and  the  men  listed  in enclosure (1) for a job well done.

                              W. G. THRASHER

ROSTER OF OPERATORS

S/Sgt WILLIS, A. M.      1846215/2543

Sgt MILLER, R. L.        1989379/6725

Sgt KIRCHENBERG, A. I.   2022055/2511

Cpl SORENSON, R D.       2163074/6261

Cpl GILLAM, M. F.        2312664/6221

Enclosure(1)