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The original documents are located in Box 67, folder "Fort Benning Visit, 6/7/75" of the
John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library.
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Digitized from Box 67 of The John Marsh Files at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY
COLUMBUS PHENIX CITY - FORT BENNING CHAPTER
3 DEC 1974
THRU: Honorable Howard H. Callaway
M
Secretary of the Army
Washington, D. C. 20301
TO:
The President
The White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
aware
Dear Mr. President:
The citizens of our area will enter the bicentennial era on 14 June 1975 with a
significant tribute to the U. S. Army and to the American Infantryman on their
200th year of service to our nation. We feel the natural site for such a program
should be Fort Benning, Georgia, for it is not only the "Home of the Infantry,'
but offers many strong additional considerations as shown in the enclosed fact
OSA 001 FORT BENNING 12/3/74
sheet.
Major General Thomas Tarpley, the Fort Benning Commander, has assured us
of his full support.
We would be honored by your presence as Commander-in-Chief and cordially
invite you to address an audience drawn from our community of over 250,000
people. The program outlined in the enclosure can be altered to your schedule.
We are proud to be Americans, and we welcome this unique opportunity to
demonstrate our patriotism and respect for our Army. We hope you will
participate and express the thoughts and feelings of the American people.
Respectfully yours,
Charles Event CHARLES Chairman S. DALEY Dally President Chapter W. WOODRUFF, Member and JR.
President, National AUSA
Encl
as
It. Benning
January 12, 1976
197th Infantry Brigade (Separate)
Fort Benning
Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send
to your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen0
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
JOM:RAR:cb
FORD is LIBRARY
7t Benning
January 13, 1976
36th Engineer Group (Combat)
Fort Benning
Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to
your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
JOM:RAR:cb
FORD & LIBRAR 938870
January 13, 1976
Women's Army Corps Company
(Composite) (Provisional)
Headquarters Command
U. S. Army Infantry Center
Fort Benning, Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to
your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
JOM:RAR:cb
FORD is LIBRARY 07V830
January 13, 1976
1st Battalion (Ranger)
75th Infantry
Fort Stewart, Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to
your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
JOM:RAR:cb
FORD is LIBRARY
January 12, 1976
1st Battalion (Mechanized)
58th Infantry
197th Infantry Brigade
Fort Benning, Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to
your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bleen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
JOM:RAR:cb
BERALD R. FORD LIBRARY
January 12, 1976
Battery A
2nd Battalion (105mm Towed)
10th Field Artillery
197th Infantry Brigade
Fort Beaning, Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to
your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
JOM:RAR:cb
FORD i LIBRARY
January 12, 1976
Command Aviation Section
197th Infantry Brigade (Separate)
Fort Benning, Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to
your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
JOM:RAR:cb
GERALD Auvusin P. FORD
January 12, 1976
3rd Battalion
7th Infantry
197th Infantry Brigade
Fort Benning, Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to
your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Beaning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John o. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
JOM:RAR:cb
GERALD AMENDIT ? FORD
January 12, 1976
Company "C" (Airborne Ranger)
1st Battalion
29th Infantry
School Brigade
Fort Benning, Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to your
unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
JOM:RAR:cb
FORD & LIBRARY 9ERALD
January 12, 1976
283rd Army Band
Fort Benning
Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to
your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, 3r.
Counsellor to the President
JOM:RAR:cb
FORD is 938830 LIBRARY
January 12, 1976
478th Aviation Company (Heavy Hele)
Fort Benning
Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autograph photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to
your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benuing, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards, I remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
JOM:RAR:cb
FORD & LIBRARY GERALD
January 12, 1976
Military Dog Detachment
The School Brigade
U. S. Army Infantry School
Fort Benning, Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to
your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
RAR:cb
FORD j LIBRARY 07V830
January 12, 1976
121st Aviation Company
(Assault Helo)
Fort Benning, Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to
your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. March, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
JOM:RAR:cb
FORD is LIBRARY 0FRALD
January 13, 1976
1st Battalion (Airborne)
505th Infantry
82nd Airborne Division
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
I am pleased to enclose an autographed photo
which President Ford has asked me to send to
your unit.
The President has fond memories of his visit
to Fort Benning, and has asked me to express
his deep appreciation to each of you for your
work and sacrifices in behalf of this nation. He
was deeply honored to participate in the Bicen-
tennial ceremonies marking the founding of the
United States Army.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counseller to the President
JOM:RAR:ch
GERALD R. FORD
January 13, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
ANNE KAMSTRA
FROM:
JACK MARSH
Please change the spelling on the attached photograph to read
"Battallon".
Many thanks.
cb
FORDO LIBRARY is QERALD
July 18, 1975
MEMORANDUM TO:
ANNE KAMSTRA
FROM:
JACK MARSH
Anne, I would appreciate your having photographs auto-penned
for those names appearing on the attached lists. These people
assisted the President during the Fort Benning trip.
Many thanks.
cb
FORD is LIBRARY DERALD
DIPARTMENT DE OF DEFINSE DEA FENST
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301
JUL 16 1975
NIED STATES of AMERICA
2 July 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR Ms. Connie Banford
Office of the Counsellor
to the President
The White House
THRU: Mr. Warren L.
Executive Assistant
Office of the Military By Assistant
to the Presiden
Pursuant to your telephonic request, the attached lists the school activities
visited by President Ford on 14 June 1975.
Military Colonel, Kenneth Assistant R. USA Bailey Saily
Attachment
/
AMERICAN REVOLUTION WIDENTENNAL
1776-1976
DEPART OF OFFICE
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20310
UNITED STATES UP AMERICA
DACS-DS
1 July 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR: COLONEL KENNETH BAILEY, OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL
ASSISTANT TO THE SECDEF & DEPSECDEF
SUBJECT: Schools Visited by President Ford on 14 June 1975
1. In response to your question concerning the four schools visited
by the President at Fort Benning on 14 June, the following information
was verified in contact with LTC Rushing, Deputy Director of Plans
and Training, USAIC.
2. The President visited activities presented by elements of the
US Army Infantry School, namely:
a. Ranger Department, USAIS - Director, Col James M. Bowers.
b. Airborne - Airmobility Department, USAIS - Director,
Col Jack G. Whitted.
3. No other schools, or departments, of the USAIS were involved.
JAMES H. HANCOCK, JR.
Lieutenant Colonel, GS
Assistant to the Director
of the Army Staff
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 26, 1975
JACK,
You will recall the initial suggestion that was made
with regard to the presentation of an autographed
photograph of the President to a specific unit at
Fort Benning. As an alternative suggestion, it was
decided to request of the Army a listing of those
units to which, in their view, the President might
send an autographed photo following his visit.
The attached memo contains a rather extensive
listing. We now have two options:
1) Scrap the whole idea
2) Forward the list to the appropriate White
House office for the preparation of individual-
ized scripting and Presidential signatures.
Please advise.
ti might want to:
R
RUSS
R- Check w/ Chency. Missing:
A. Ranger School
Cally
13. Airlan Dept.
FORD
C. Inf School
D. C/G Rt Ben
DEPARTMENT OF DETEND
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
JUN 20 1975
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20301
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
19 June 1975
MEMORANDUM FOR Ms. Connie Banford
West Wing
The White House
THRU: Captain Leland S. Kollmorgen, USN
Military Assistant to the President
Pursuant to your request, attached is a list of the units that participated
in the military review President Ford attended at Fort Benning on 14 June 1975.
Kimmes Kenneth Military Colonel, Assistant R. USA Bailey Sily
Attachment
GREAT a
AMERICAN REVOLUTION
1776-1976
NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE
WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES)
FORM OF
DOCUMENT
CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
List
List of Units and Commanding Officers
6/19/1975
that participated in military review
J
(date on
President Ford attended at Ft. Benning,
cover
letter)
Georgia. 2pgs
Attached tomemo from Captain Leland
S. Kollmorgen, 6/19/75
FILE LOCATION
John Marsh Files, Box 67, "Fort BenningVisið, 6/1975"
RESTRICTION CODES
(A) Closed by Executive Order 12356 governing access to national security information.
(B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
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(C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.
12/17/13
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
GSA FORM 7122 (REV. 5-82)
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 12, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RUSS ROURKE
FROM:
JACK MARSH fack
Since the visit to Fort Benning was in connection with the
Bicentennial, I think it would be good to mention it in my
letter by adding a sentence to the second paragraph:
"He was deeply honored to participate in the
Bicentennial ceremonies marking the founding
of the United States Army."
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 10, 1976
JACK,
There are several of the
attached letters that have to
be sent. If you have no changes
to make, I'll have Connie go
ahead and type them up for
your signature.
RUSS
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 10, 1976
1st Battalion (Mechanized)
58th Infantry
197th Infantry Brigade
Fort Benning, Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed
photo which President Ford has asked me to
send to your unit.
The President has fond memories of his
visit to Fort Benning, and has asked me to
express his deep appreciation to each of you
for your work and sacrifices in behalf of this
nation.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
January 10, 1976
1st Battalion (Mechanized)
58th Infantry
197th Infantry Brigade
Fort Benning, Georgia
I am pleased to enclose an autographed
photo which President Ford has asked me to
send to your unit.
The President has fond memories of his
visit to Fort Benning, and has asked me to
express his deep appreciation to each of you
for your work and sacrifices in behalf of this
nation.
With warmest personal regards to all, I
remain,
Sincerely,
John O. Marsh, Jr.
Counsellor to the President