Octeber 6, 1942. Te hom It May Concern: I am very happy te write in behalf of Private Wayne Meynihan, of the 56th Field Bvacuation, Leesville, La., whe is applying fer a commission in officers’ training. In my opinion, Private Meynihen has very desirable qualifications for officer material. He has had five years of experience in teaching and ceaching, turning out many splendid teams. lic has alse been active in Boy Scout work. : Meynihan is a young man of high character, intense loyalty, and intelligenee. He is eeeperative, capable and sourageous. I am very happy te recemend hin with- out reservation. ! Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education, PCA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach. Neme- Wayne Moynigan Agee 6! Education: : a Bighty- tro hours of college work in nathenstieg rhye ical — education, aand social science. Beyperience: Thirteen years af. beac hing in the elementary and junior high schools. Four years of junior and sonier high aaghool ooaen ing High schvol officiating. ye Fositions of leedershipt AY. President f—_sen-iver—otass. B Scoumes te od ces ub ae : a ¥ OF ae ic he r's Aos0e ta tort Master of Masonic Lodge: President of Grade Schvudl Athletic Asscc iatiois Delegate to State Teacher's Asoc iaticn. Sunday..Sckeeo}Supt.. September 8, 1942. ifr. sig Mei Plymouth, Indiana. Dear Tanks 1 ain ey tiple tv a aI hea’ ee desire to get back in the service of Unele Sam. You oan count on my helping you in any request that you might make. The Allens are sorry that we 414 not get to see the Harpers this sumer, but the male group of the Allen clan ) - have passed the Culver agee However, Mrs. Allen had a nephew, - Bobby Hughes, whe was at Culver this summer. He tied for the boxing in his weight and lost om the flip. Te also won some en Se doubtless Bobby Hughes came under Hank, a I will ask Bobby if he docsn't remenber that tall, hand- eoms aon of yours, thad Se whens X eee hin, Se this letter home and turn it over to the Urs. and I am sure that she will get the proper information to Bobby. | _ We would like to have scen Katherine, Hank, Jr., and you, but our paths were destined not to cross this sumer. With all good wishes, I am Very sincerely yours, - ’ Peveeter of Physieal Raueation, POA :AT —_y Basketball Coach. September 8, 1942. To Whom It May Concern: I em very happy to write this testinonial for Henry UM. Herper, of Plymouth, Indiana. I have known Henry Harper for fifteen or twenty years, and in my opinion he is well qualified for work in Athletic Promotion Work. Ye bas been an active participant in the University of Wisconsin in major sports, especially football, basketball end track. Later, as an athletic goods salesman for sporting goods houses ho has been a very active contact man end participant in colf end dimior Legion baseball, emateur softball end all allied baseball comections. He : is an enthusiastic sports promoter. tle believes definitely in sport for the good that acorues to the young men from participation in athletics. : tie dic hk. senile ved semvaciin. Ye is also a fine influence on young men and develops « morale among them that is stimulating. I recommend Mr. Harper without . peservations ? Sincerely yours, : - ; Director of Physical BZducation, FPCA:AH _ Varsity Basketball Coach. To thom It May Comerns [a te reaomment Yobert Carlton Cumd as @ poney mem cierenter, intelliganes, ad porwenels tr. pleasing io in © quate af the “atvaraiity of Pamas. “hile attending tie University he played on _ Yalethall Geom ani leviered in Sint spat in ‘fei Cun Se Glenn, aggrenaitet, dapentatile and smet cnapeswtien. Ten wary happy to recommend hin without iii ak a POR2AT - famte banaieks Combe February 3, 1942. Mre de Be Miller, Director of Physical Training, Air Corps Technical Training Command, 20 East Archer Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dear Er. Miller: I am very happy to reply to your letter of February 2nd concerning the qualifications of fea. puistion ak Auer Myeator af figainel Heaton te laa ae Corps. I feel confident that his training and experience are such that he would be a very valuabl IT have kmown Fred Harris for a oe ee a high admiration for hime He played three years on the varsity football team at the University of Kansas, ote on my varsity basketball team, He majored in our Department of Physical Education, and knows the fundamentals of physical education as well as athletics. : i At the present time Fred Harris is supervising a program for 200 boys, whose eges range from 17 to 24 years strenuous activity for the boys, such ball and baseball, as well as some of the , auch ae pinezene. shuffleboard, dances and social affairs. His duties boys. lle assists in carrying out a suitable health procran and is (active in first aid treatment. Pred Harris ia a fine, clean, capable, intelligent young man. His character is of the best. He is resourceful and industrious, EE ER LS Senet Ae Rie Papen i ais Sor tener Ab iene Bln Si von uke Heetian es evasion. If I can give you any further information, please feel free write me again. Very sincerely yours, Director of Physical Education and Sanisieaniniss, FCA:AH | — Basketball and Baseball Coach. HEADQUARTERS AIR CORPS TECHNICAL TRAINING COMMAND OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL 20 EAST ARCHER STREET TULSA, OKLAHOMA February 2, 1942 Dr. Forrest C. Allen University of Kansas Lawrence, Kansas Dear Dr. Allen: Mr. J. Fred Harris of Topeka, Kansas, has made application for a position as Junior Director of Physical Training in the Air Corps and has given you as his principal reference. No doubt you are aware of the effort we are making to secure the best qualified men for these positions, and I will appreciate confidential information regarding his qualifications for one of these positions. He has asked for a personal interview which I will defer until I hear from you. Yours ver a Nein fy / q J Ppp. ; ~ MILLER ( Director of Physical Training _“Air Corps Technical Training Command