1. Organized resistance within the Sixth Marine Division zone of action
ended today. In the 82 days which have passed since the division landed
on the YONTAN beaches much ground has been gained, many Japs killed and
numerous localities of great importance to our nation have been
captured. These continuing successes have only been realized through the
superb performance of duty on the part of every unit throughout the
division. The aggressive conduct of units in contact with the enemy
coupled with the tireless support rendered by units behind the lines,
both tactical and logistical, are in keeping with the indomitable
fighting spirit of which this division is so justly proud. Every officer
and man may look upon the activities of the past three months as a hard
job superbly accomplished.
/S/ LEMUEL C. SHEPHERD, JR.,
Major General, U. S. Marine Corps,
Commanding, Sixth Marine Division.
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HEADQUARTERS
SIXTH MARINE DIVISION
IN THE FIELD