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From: Commander Mine Squadron Five. To: Commanding Officer, U.S.S. Henry A. Wiley CDM-295 Subject: Commendation. 1. This command has recently received from the Commander Minecraft, U. S. Pacific Fleet, a Commendation which is quoted in part as follows: The Commander Minecraft, Pacific Fleet, takes pleasure in commending the Commander Mine Squadron Five, and through him the officers and men under his command, for outstanding performance of duty as Com- mander of the task group of minesvveepers engaged in the amphibious assault operation at lheya Shima, Okinawa Gunto. The effective application of professional skill, ingenuity and seaman- ship are reflected in the precise planning of the minesweeping phase. The courage and determination displayed in the execution of this phase While facing determined Japanese air attacks are indicative of a high quality of leadership. 2. This command also takes pleasure in expressing extreme appreciation for the Wholehearted cooperation and careful devotion to duty extended by you and the officers and men under your command. This command Would deem it a pleasure to serve with your ship in any future operation to come. 3. It is requested that the above expressions of appreciation and com- mendation be conveyed to your officers and men. Page twenty seven
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W CUNGRA TULA TURY MESSAGES 25 Feb. From: James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy. To: Vice Admiral R. K. Turner, U. S. N. It has been a high privilege to witness the operation for the capture of Iwo Jima. It has been marked by teamwork, devotion to duty, and unflinch- ing gallantry which have measured up to the high9S'U traditions Of the Naval Service. 6 April From: CTF 31 Admiral Turner To: TF 31 Again you took all the J aps could throw at this area and gave them an outstanding splashing party. A rousing well done to all hands particularly tactical air force and their fighter directors. 14 May From: CTF 51 To: Henry A. Wiley, Hadley, Brown, Wadsworth, Bennion, Ingra- ham, Purdy, McConnell, Sterett, Cowell. Congratulations are extended to you for your excellent job against enemy planes. In view of the high share of planes splashed by your guns desire you submit any special methods or technique which might be worth- while to use in future to further decrease the Jap Air Force. 16 May From: CincPac To: Henry A. Wiley, Hadley, Brown, Ingraham, Evans, Cowell, Sterrett, Daly, Shea, Butler, Wadsworth. CincPac adds his congratulations to those already extended you by CTF 51 for your excellent record in downing enemy aircraft. It is particularly desired that CTF 51's suggestion of revealing any special technique you may have acquired in combating enemy aircraft be accepted and acted upon for the mutual benefit of us all. 6 June From: Fleet Admiral King. To all officers and men of the United States Armed Forces of the Pa- cific Ocean Areas and of the British Pacific Fleet who took part in achiev- ing victory in the long and difficult campaign for Okinawa hearty congrat- ulations on a job well done. - 27 June From: Admiral Hill I take pleasure in quoting for your information ComThird-Fleet dis- patch. 'To you personally and to all officers and men who have worked heroically and untiringly to bring the Okinawa campaign to its brilliant successful conclusion, well done. Your valiant efforts in the midst of grave danger provide a lasting inspiration to the Fleet. Halsey'. Hill Page twenty-six
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