U.S.S. Thomas Jefferson

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

1. The bearer of this letter, G. M. VanHorn, C.B.M. U.S. Navy, was my leading Boatswain's mate in the assult boat division of the U.S.S. THOMAS JEFFERSON. His ability as a leader of Men and in divisional organization is considered highly above gthe average and satisfactory in every respect. His special qualifications lie in his ability to handle men and get more work done than other petty officers. He was in direct charge of one hundred and thirty-nine men, responsible only to his division officer. He supervised the work of all types of "artificers" ? and deck personnel including shipfitters, carpenter's mates, gunners' mates, radiomen, signlmen, motor machinist mates, and deck hands. He shows a good knowledge of the work required in those fields.

2. At this date he has participated in five major amphibious assults; the invasions of North Africa, Sicily, the Italian Mainland, Normandy, and the Cote d'Azur, Southern France.

3. VanHorn's industry and drive recommend him for any position. I should imagine he would be most valuable in handling personnel or if any type of work that brings him in direct contact with those who work for him.

Signed W. B. Seidler, Boat Group Commander, "X" Division Officer.

Garland Vanhorn (1916)