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    "title": "Letter from Myra Hornbuckle to Harry S. Truman",
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    "ocrText": "Army.NAVY - Register NARA\nTHIRTY-FIFTH DIVISION COMMENDED\nIn the Senate on Tuesday, Senator Harry Truman\nof Missouri obtained consent to place in the Record\na communication he received from his cousin, Maj.\nGen. Ralph E. Truman, which sets forth the com-\nmendation by the commanding general of the 19th\nCorps for the bravery shown by the men of the 35th\nDivision during the attack upon and capture of St.\nLo, France. Senator Truman and Gen. Truman served\nin the 35th Division in World War I.\nThe text of the commendation follows:\nHeadquarters, Nineteenth Corps,\nFrance, July 19, 1944.\nTo Commanding General, 35th Infantry Division:\n1. The capture of St. Lo climaxes an operation of major\nimportance to the American causes, and brings to a suc-\ncessful conclusion the iintial combat action of the 35th\nInfantry Division.\n2. It was marked by repeated instances of personal and\ngroup heroism of the highest order and has earned for your\ndivision a place among the great organizations of Amer-\nican military history.\n3. Please convey to the veteran officers and men of your\ndivision my pride in their achievements, and my sincere\ncongratulations on a job well done.\nCharles H. Corlett,\nMajor General, Commanding.\nHeadquarters, 35th Infantry Division,\nJuly 19, 1944.\nTo Commanding Officer, 134th Infantry, same address:\n1. It is with the greatest of pride that I transmit this\ncommendation from the corps commander to the officers\nand enlisted men of this division.\n2. Please extend my sincere personal appreciation, satis-\nfaction, and congratulations to each member of your com-\nmand for his fine performance in this brilliant victory.\nPaul W. Baade,\nMajor General, Commanding.\nHeadquarters, 134th Infantry Regiment\nTo officers and enlisted men, 134th Infantry Regiment:\n1. It is with the greatest pleasure that I pass this com-\nmendation on to those who deserve it, the fighting officers\nand enlisted men of this regiment. I realize only too well\nthat this major victory could not have possibly succeeded\nwithout the zeal and devotion to duty shown by each\nof you.\nButler B. Miltonberger,\nColonel, 134th Infantry, Commanding."
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