We're proud of our organization's accomplishments and wanted to share them with you. Here are some of the awards our organization has received. CAMPAIGNS NORTH AFRICA NAPLES-FOGGIA ROME-ARNO CENTRAL EUROPE ARDENNSE-ALSACE RHINELAND BATTLE STREAMERS ARDENNES-ALSACE(BATTLE OF THE BULGE) CENTRAL EUROPE RHINELAND MEDALS EUROPEAN/AFRICAN/MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL VICTORY MEDAL BRONZE STAR (CAMPAIGN RIBBON) 7TH ARMY LETTER OF COMMENDATION July 18, 1943 LETTER OF COMMENDATION Letter, Headquarters II Corps, Subject: 'Letter of Commendation", July 16, 1943, is quoted for information: "l. The following message dated 12 July 1943 from the Commander-in-chief General D. D. Eisenhower is hereby repeated: "I wish to congratulate the officers and men of the 7th Army for their fine performance. "2. I wish to add, that the intelligent leadership, the aggressive combat spirit and the high state of morals of our troops which have been responsible for our present success will continue to lead us to further and greater victories" s/ O. N. Bradley, Lieutenant General, Commanding. CERTIFIED A TRUE COPY: JOSEPH J. KOHOUT Captain, 26th Infantry, Personnel Officer. PATTON'S LETTER OF CONGRATULATION TO 7TH ARMY HEADQUARTERS SEVENTH ARMY APO #758 U. S. Army GENERAL ORDER, 22 August 1943: NUMBER 18 Soldiers of the Seventh Army: Born at sea, baptized in, blood, and crowned with victory, in the course of 38 days of incessant battle and unceasing labor, you have added a glorious chapter in the history of war. Pitted against the best the Germans and Italians could offer, you have been unfailingly successful. The rapidity at your dash, which culminated in the capture of Palermo, was equalled by the dogged tenacity with which you stormed Troina and captured Messina. Every man in the Army deserves equal credit. The enduring valor of the Infantry, and the impetuous ferocity of the tanks was matched by the tire-less clamor of our destroyer guns. The engineers performed prodigies in the construction and maintenance of impossible roads over impassable country. The services of Maintenance and Supply performed a miracle. The Signal Corps laid over 10,000 miles of wire, and the Medical Department evacuated and cared for our sick and wounded. On all occasions the Navy has given generous and gallant support. Throughout this operation, our Air has kept the sky clear and tirelessly supported the operation of the Ground troops. As a result of this combined effort, you have killed or captured 113,350 enemy troops. You have destroyed 265 of his tanks, 2,324 vehicles, and 1,162 large guns, and in addition, have collected, a mass of military booty running into hundreds of tons. But your victory has a significance above and beyond its physical aspect- you have destroyed the prestige of the enemy. The President of the United States, the Secretary of War, the Chief of Staff, General Eisenhower, General Alexander, General Montgomery have all congratulated you. Your fame shall never die. G. S. PATTON Lieut.. General, U. S. Army, Commanding CERTIFIED A TRUE COPY: JOSEPH J. KOHOUT, Capt., 26th Infantry, Pers Off LETTER FROM PARLIMENT EXTRACT HEADQUARTERS 1st U. S. INFANTRY DIVISION A. P. O. No. 1, U. S. Army June 5, 1943 Circular) : No. 28 ) I - MESSAGE FROM HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT General Orders No. 36, Allied Force Headquarters, May 30, 1943, is quoted for information. "1. Following is the text of a motion used by both Houses of Parliament on May 18, 1943: 'This house, at the triumphant conclusion of the operations by land, sea and air which have secured the unconditional surrender of all the enemy remaining on the Continent of AFRICA, hereby place on record with pride and thankfulness the high appreciation of the services of all ranks of His Majesty's Forces and the Forces of the Allies operating in that Theatre of War, by whose sacrifice, persistance and devotion to duty, sus-tained by the labors of those at home, this brilliant victory has been achieved. 'It is requested that the thanks of Parliament may be conveyed to all ranks of the Forces of all Nations under your Command.' "2. It is desired that the above be brought to the attention of all personnel of this Command." ORDER RELEAVING PATTON AND CONGRATS TO MEN HEADQUARTERS II CORPS APO #302 U. S. ARMY 15 April 1943 In the Field MEMORADUM The following letter received by the Commanding General, II Corps, from the Commanding General, NOATOUSA, is published for the information of all concerned: "With the successful completion of that phase of the Tunisian operations for which I placed you temporarily in command of the II Corps, the time has come for you to resume the command of the 1st Armored Corps. I hope that you will convey to all ranks of the II Corps my very deep appreciation of their fine accomplishments during the entire period they have served under your direction and that you personally will accept my sincere congratulations upon the outstanding example of leadership you have gives to us all. Upon your departure from Headquarters II Corps, you will turn command to Major-General Omar Bradley. /s/ Dwight D. Eisenhower. DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER General. Theatre Commander. By command of Lieutenant General PATTON: Hugh J. CAFFEY Brigadier General U. S. Army Chief of Staff CERTIFIED A TRUE COPY: JOSEPH J. KOHOUT Captain, 26th Infantry, Personnel Officer