Maj. Gen. A. C. WEDEMEYER |
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Xmas Wedding IN MYITKYINA MYITKYINA - Liquid refreshment was spread around for a Christmas wedding in Myitkyina, even though the bride was thousands of miles away. The groom was S/Sgt. Robert Sternad, who received his marriage certificate in the mail. The marriage by mail took two months. Sternad, who is from Cleveland, married Dorothy Arelt of the same city. The groom said the honeymoon would naturally have to wait until after the war. |
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To the Men and Women of the Armed Forces:
On behalf of a grateful nation, I send to the men and women of our Armed Forces everywhere warm and confident wishes this fourth Christmas of war. On Christmas Day, more than any other day, we remember you with pride and humility, with anguish and joy. We shall keep on remembering you all the days of our life. It is, therefore, with solemn pride that I salute those who stand in the forefront of the struggle to bring back to a suffering world the way of life symbolized by the spirit of Christmas. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, Commander-in-Chief |
Since my Christmas message a year ago, a great change has come over the Army. In Europe our troops, with the British, are attacking the enemy along a 1,000 mile front. American bombers and fighters are covering all of Germany. In the Pacific more and more troops and planes are being deployed against the enemy and with the tremendous blows of the Navy, the liberation of the Philippines is now well within our reach. In Burma and China, American planes are punishing the Japs with the vigorous support of our ground echelons. The people are very proud of the Army and they have a great confidence in its ability to crush the enemy's final resistance. This Christmas message goes to every man and woman in the Service with my personal thanks for what each of you is doing for the honor and security of America and for the liberation of oppressed people throughout the world. I am aware of the hardships and hazards that are your daily portion, and I am conscious of the price you pay for every victory. May the Lord watch over you." |
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My Most Respectful and Admirable Officers and Soldiers of the American Air Forces:
In the day time I have to study my text books and school lessons, busy to seek out a suitable way of fighting down the brutal Japan. During the recess time my teachers encourage me to take daily exercises, intent to make me an iron man, full of spirit and strength, to prepare for the future need, so that I can hardly have time to make any contact with you. When night comes, I often hear the buzzing sound of your airplane from north to south, south to north, carrying bombs to attack Japan. The bombs you drop, as if you are cooking hard boiled eggs to treat Japan, she ought to receive the delicious taste with special feeling. When I throw myself into these interesting and exciting thoughts I am not able to get into sleep. I watch the clock strikes ten, eleven, twelve... etc., again the buzzing sound is heard, telling me you are safely home with victory, then gradually I fall into happy dreams. My Dearest Officers and Soldiers, we are greatly moved by your brave action, your intelligence, and your helpfulness, which will bear in our hearts forever. Your hard work and your good deeds are known to every one in every corner of the world. How can I show you my gratitude? Since I am only a boy of 10 I am not able to fight with you shoulder to shoulder in the battlefield. Today I am giving you my little soul, the most precious and pure soul, in order to express my respects to my dear American Officers, Soldiers, and Friends. With Best Wishes, I am, Yours most sincerely, WONG YUNG-JI |
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The Seventh Bomb Group of the 10th Air Force is slugging the Japs again after completing a gas-hauling stint over The Hump last monsoon. Here above, is a bomber going over a destroyed Japanese bridge. |
Maj. Gen. Howard Davidson, left, head of the 10th Air Force, and Seventh Group Commander Col. Harvey T. Allness discuss picture results of the Mokpalin Mission. |
Here is another shot of the bridge busting attack of the Seventh on the railroad line connecting Moulmein and Mandalay-Rangoon lines. The Seventh made low-level attacks to score a hit. |
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