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Epilogue

Wednesday, February 13th, 1946

Vernald Mackliet received an honorable discharge from the military service of the United States of America, 5 weeks after his last “post”.  He received the following decorations and citations:

Victory Medal
European African Middle Eastern Service Medal
Good Conduct Medal

 

At some unknown later date, the following “form” letter was received:

Sergeant Vernald E Mackliet

To you who answered the call of your
country and served in its Armed
forces to bring about the total defeat of
the enemy, I extend the heartfelt thanks of
a grateful Nation.  As one of the Nation’s
finest, you undertook the most severe
task one can be called upon to perform.
Because you demonstrated the forti-
tude, resourcefulness and calm judgement
necessary to carry out that task, we now
look to you for leadership and example
in further exalting our country in peace.

   Harry Truman

   The White House

[letterstohome copyright 2008]