06/26/1962
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"So I wish you would extend to all who were there my very best greetings."
"And I know from the letters which my family received during the Second World War how much my brother valued his association with this distinguished squadron which had an outstanding record in the wint..."
"The war is now 20 years past, but I think that they can all take the strongest pride in having served their country during difficult and dangerous days in a service which required the utmost in skill ..."
"Thank you very much, Admiral."