Letter from Major General Edward Witsell to Mrs. Kay Kozlowski

OF DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL WASHINGTON 25, D.C. IN REPLY REFER TO A A AGPS-O 201 Kozlowski, Stephen F. 5 March 1951 STATES of (1 Mar 51) 1452 Mrs. Kay Kozlowski 100 Hawthorn Street Chelsea, Massachusetts Dear Mrs. Kozlowski: It is with regret that I am writing to confirm the recent telegram informing you of the death of your son, Corporal Stephen F. Kozlowski, RA 11177975, Infantry, who was killed in action on 13 February 1951 in Korea. The Office of The Quartermaster General, Washington 25, D. C., is the office of record and the official source of information concerning overseas burials. It is customary for that office to notify next of kin promptly upon receipt of a report of burial. I wish I could give you more information but casualty reports pre- pared in active theaters of operations are necessarily brief and contain only essential facts. However, provisions have been made for the unit commander or chaplain to send a letter containing further information to the emergency addressee or next of kin of each person who dies overseas in the service of our country. Since these letters must be written under combat conditions, it is not known just when the letter can be expected, but it is hoped that it will not be long delayed. I know the sorrow this message has brought you and it is my hope that in time the knowledge of his heroic service to his country may be of sustaining comfort to you. I extend to you my deepest sympathy. Sincerely yours, 1 Inclosure EDWARD F. WITSELL DA Pamphlet No. 20-15 Major General, USA The Adjutant General of the Army