HEADQUARTERS
32nd AAA Group
U. S. Army
APO 403
29 January 1945
SUBJECT: Commendation.
TO: Commanding Officer, 467th AAA AW Bn (SP), U.S. Army.
1. The following letter from the Corps Commander is quoted to all AAA units which participated in the relief of BASTOGNE.
HEADQUARTERS III CORPS
Office of the Commanding General
A.P.O. 303, U.S. Army
25 January 1945
SUBJECT: Commendation.
TO: Commanding Officer, 32nd Antiaircraft Artillery Group, APO 403, U.S. Army.
1. The following letter from the Army Commander is quoted to all III Corps units which participated in the relief of BASTOGNE.
HEADQUARTERS
THIRD UNITED STATES ARMY
Office of the Commanding General
A.P.O. 403
20 January 1945
SUBJECT: Commendation.
TO: Commanding General, Officers and Men of the III Corps, APO 303, U.S. Army.
"1. The speed with which the III Corps assembled and the energy, skill and persistentcy with which it pressed its attack for the relief of BASTOGNE, constitute a very noteworthy feat of arms.
"2. You and the officers and men of your Command are hereby highly commended for a superior performance.
"3. You will apprise all units concerned of the contents of this letter.
/s/G. S. Patton Jr.
/t/G. S. PATTON JR.
Lieut. General, U. S. Army.
Commanding
2. The Corps Commander is gratified to transmit the Army Commander's commendation to the units of Corps troops and divisions participating in the relief of BASTOGNE. The uncertainty of the enemy situation, the stubborn enemy resistance, the disregard of losses and the team work which all units displayed in gaining the goal of relieving BASTOGNE were the contributing factors that made the operation such an outstanding victory, and will be highly valued in the history of each unit.
3. The Corps Commander adds his commendation for the performance of this task well done.
4. The contents of this letter will be made known to all officers and enlisted men of your organizations at the earliest practicable time.
/s/John Millikin
/t/JOHN MILLIKIN
Major General, U. S. Army
Commanding
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HEADQUARTERS, 32nd AAA Group, APO 403, U. S. Army, 29 January 1945.
TO: Commanding Officer, 467th AAA AW Bn (SP), APO 230, U. S. Army.
2. It is with great pleasure the above commendation is forwarded.
3. The above information will be made known to all officers and enlisted men of your organization at the earliest possible time.
/s/F. J. Von Daacke
/t/F. J. VON DAACKE
Colonel, C.A.C.
Commanding
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