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]