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Harry Truman: “His devotion to duty and unfailing loyalty to the Commander-in-Chief and the Army kept General Watson at his post…”

On the recordJune 7, 1945
His devotion to duty and unfailing loyalty to the Commander-in-Chief and the Army kept General Watson at his post despite failing health and against medical advice.
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Harry Truman
Democratic · Missouri

Editor's note · Context

Citation Accompanying the Distinguished Service Medal Honoring General Edwin M. Watson.

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