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Jones Letters Page 1 From 1880 to 1919

Jones Letters Page 2 From 1880 to 1919

Giering & Meredith Letters During WWII

Lamarand Letters During WWII

The below letter from a famous general was found neatly folded in the wallet of Charles Chester Giering. I am not sure why he had it but have posted it for all to view.

American Expeditionary Forces, February 19, 1919.

Breg. General John H. Rice

Chief Ordnance Officer. A.E.F.

My Dear General Rice:

I desire to commend and give my personal thanks to the officer's and enlisted men of the Ordnance Department of the American Expeditionary Forces for their untiring efforts and loyal support which were so vital to the successful efforts of our combatant unit.

During active operations extending from January 1916 when our first division entered the line, until the close of hostilitieson November 11th, our troops were supplied with the equipment and ammunition necessary to carry on their work to a successful conclusion. I realize the tremendous difficulties of organization and administration which had to be overcome for your department to properly fulfill its functions in this respect. The repair and maintenance system that you established was a great success, and the results obtained under existing circumstances reflect great credit upon the officers and enlisted men of your department.

Sincerely yours,

(Sgt.) John J. Pershing

Commander in Chief, A.E.F.