BUREAU OF NAVAL PERSONNEL

NAVY DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF NAVAL OFFICER PROCUREMENT
MILWAUKEE 2, WISCONSIN
1 September 1943

Dr. ¥.G* Alien,
Kansas University,
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Sir:

Reference: Jesse Kennard KENNEDY
Applicant for commission in the U.S. Naval Reserve.

 

In placing this important matter before you, it is
sincerely regretted that a personal letter can not be sent,
put 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 significance, and will have an important bearing
on the final decision,

Please complete the enclosed ouestionnaire in
duplicate 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 corplete information
at the bottom of the sheet concerning his charecter,
personality, standing in his community, and your opinion
as to his Cesirability for appointment. Tf significant
distinguish between facts and opinions from your own know-
ledge anc those basec on extraneous information.

An envelope is enclosed for the return of the two
copies of the questionnaire, This information is officially
requested and will be treated as strictly confidential by
the Navy Department. Please accept our thanks for your
assistance,

Very truly yours,

W.N.Atkinson
Lieutenant, USNR