The Secretary of the Navy
Washington
March 1st, 1946

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Commander Richard Walter Hodge
133 Golden Gate Ave.
San Francisco, California

My Dear Commander Hodge:

I have addressed this letter to reach you after all the formalities of your separation from active service are completed. I have do so because, without formality but as clearly as I know how to say it, I want the Navy's pride in you, which it is my privilege to express, to reach into your civil life and to remain with you always.

You have served in the greatest Navy in the world.

It crushed two enemy fleets at once, receiving their surrenders only four months apart.

It brought our land-based airpower within bombing range of the enemy, and set our ground armies on the beachheads of final victory.

It performed the multitude of tasks necessary to support these military operations.

No other Navy at any time has done so much. For your part in these achievements you deserved to be proud as long as you live. The Nation which you served at a time of crisis will remember you with gratitude.

The best wishes of the navy go with you into your future life. Good luck!

Sincerely Yours,
James Forrestal


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