January 28, 1943.

To Whom It May Concern:

I desire to commend for your consideration for en- —
listment in ¥Y-1, Robert Edwin Elbel. I have known Robert
Elbel for more than fifteen years and have always know hin

as a dependable, loyal and energetic young man.

I have followed him in his high school work at
Liberty Memorial High School with great interest. He was an
Eagle Scout and senior patrol councilman. Last year in Boys
State at Wichita, Kensas, he was county campaign manager and
city engineer in this fine American Legion inception intended
to develop sivic state and national pride in youth. :

Last spring in the local Boys and Girls City Day
Robert was councillor and chairman of the law and ordinance
committes. —

Robert Elbel is now a first semester freshman in the
University of Kansas, having enrolled in the School of Engineer-
ing I am very happy to recommend him to you as a fine, clean,
personable young man who knows the full meaning of the word
loyalty. .

Very cordially yours,

Direotor of Physical Education,
POA:AH Varsity Basketball Coach.