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REFER TO NO. : Address Reply to:
The Office of Naval Officer Procure-

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NAVY DEPARTMENT letter:
NOPSL-18-= am(21196-1)3 ) OFFICE OF NAVAL OFFICER PROCUREMENT

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

May , 1943
DearDr, Allen:
Reference: JOHNSON, William Claude, 1112 Sanford Avenue, St. Louis, Mo,
Application for commission in the U. S. Naval Resorve.

In placing this important matter before you,
it is sincerely regretted that a personal letter can
not be sent, but to do so would make it necessary to
divert energy now focused on other wartime duties.

The conscientious thought given your reply
to this request may affect the welfare and safety of
many men, as the man about whom we are writing may
eventually be in a position of command. Therefore,
the requested information is of more than usual sig-
nificance, and will have an important bearing on the
final decision.

Please complete the enclosed questionnaire
so as to indicate the applicant's qualities. Although
we have itemized several questions which we would like
answered, we urge you to give us complete information
at the bottom of the sheet concerning his character,
personality, standing in his community, and your
opinion as to his desirability for appointment. If
significant, distinguish between facts and opinions
from your own knowledge and those based on extran-
eous information.

A return envelope is enclosed. This informa-
tion is officially requested and will be treated as
strictly confidential by the Navy Department. Please
accept our thanks for your assistance.

Very truly yours, /

Dr. F. C, Allen Lo J

Coach & Athletic Supervisor ‘

University of Kansas W. D. Donahue
Lawrence, Kansas Lieutenant (jg), USNR

By direction.

NOTE: This is a very urgent and important matter and
this man's application will be held up pending
your reply. Therefore, it would be sincerely
appreciated if you would give this your imme-
Giate attention.