1. The Commanding General takes pleasure in quoting to all officers and
men of the Sixth Marine Division the following message from the
Commanding General, III Amphibious Corps:
“UPON THE COMPLETION OF ORGANIZED RESISTANCE IN OKINAWA I COMMEND
ALL UNITS OF THE III PHIB CORPS FOR THEIR INDOMITABLE SPIRIT IN
OVERCOMING ENEMY RESISTANCE AND FURNISHING SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO
THE FIGHTING MEN X AS A TEAM YOU ALL WERE SUPERB AND DISPLAYED THE
SPIRIT AND PROFESSIONAL SKILL WHICH WILL CARRY US TO TOKYO X”
2. The outstanding fighting ability demonstrated by combat troops of
this division, together with the excellent performance of duty by
supporting units during the past three months, will stand out as an
example of courage and determination of the individual Marine to
surmount all obstacles and defeat a well-organized and fanatical foe.
The Sixth Marine Division has lived up to the highest traditions of the
Marine Corps and may well be proud of its outstanding achievements.
/S/ LEMUEL C. SHEPHERD, JR.,
Major General, U. S. Marine Corps,
Commanding, Sixth Marine Division.
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1990-10-50
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