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J.w.b. Gets Navy Department Award for Service to Naval Personnel During War

February 27, 1947
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A Certificate of Achievement to the National Jewish Welfare Board “in grateful recognition of outstanding service to naval personnel during World War II,” was awarded by the U.S. Navy Department this afternoon at the Office of the Commandant, 3rd Naval District.

The certificate was presented by Rear Admiral Monroe Kelly, U.S.N. Commandant, 3rd Naval District, Milton Woill, chairman, JWB Army-Navy committee, accepted the award on behalf of the agency. A letter accompanying the citation, signed by Admiral Kelly, stressed JWB services in World War II, noting “these were freely extended, with love and gladness of spirit, to all fellow-Americans.” The letter added: “In its stewardship as representative of the Jewish community to the armed forces, the JWB exemplified the highest tradition of Americanism and lived up to the highest standards of our armed forces.

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