In the armed forces members of all faiths have been brought closer together and it has been demonstrated that bigotry and disorimination have no place in American civilian or military life, Leiut, Gen. Robert C. Richardson Jr., Commanding General, Pacific Ocean Areas, said in a message received here and made public yesterday by the Jewish Welfare Board.
“The rosters of the Army, Mavy, Marine Corps and Air Force contain a substantial percentage of members of the Jewish faith, ” the message said. “In the Army, men are judged and valued not by their religious or racial antecedents, but by their character and performance. On the basis of the character and performance of the Jewish men and officers, I am able to pay this well-merited tribute to them. They have done splendid work in the armed services, particularly in the combat zones.
“When the definitive history of this war comes to be written, it will be seen that men and women of all races and religions have contributed in significant measure to the final triumph over the monster fascism. We have all earned the right to peace, serenity and freedom from molestation.”
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