Weihsien

September 6, 1945

To: Internees, Weihsien Civil Assembly Centre.

In anticipation of the departure from this area of the undersigned officers and enlisted men of the United States Armed Forces, it is our desire and wish that this letter be brought to the attention of all internees.

The sincere manifestation of good will, appreciation of our work and in particular, the efforts of the Camp Committee and all concerned in the whole-hearted support of our team, facilitated our task immeasurably.

We want each of you to know that any success achieved in the performance of our duties, from the moment of our arrival to the completion of our mission, is largely due to the excellent administration organisation already in existence and the complete cooperation so freely and cheerfully displayed by all on our behalf.

We feel that the attitude of the internees is indicative of the true ideals that made possible the total victory of all Allied Forces during the titanic war now successfully concluded.

Further, the conduct and adaptation of you towards the difficult and trying circumstances of the three unfortunate years now passed, permits our most sincere respect and profound admiration.

(sgd)

Stanley A. Staiger Major U. S. Army

Willis S. Georgia Captain U. S. Army

J. Walton Moore Lt. United States Navy

James J. Hannon Lt. U. S. Army

Tadashi T. Nagaki Sgt. U. S. Army

Raymond N. Hanchulak Sgt. U. S. Army

Peter P. Orlich Cpl. U. S. Army

Cheng Han Wong Interpreter