June 23, 1942.

Lt. Commander Nathan Youn, |
Washington, BD. C.

Dear Comander Young:

I desire to commend to.you lr. William Belt, an
instructor in the Depextment of Spanish and an instructor
in elementary and advanced fencing in our Department of
Physical Education. :

_ William Belt graduated from the University in 1939
with an A, 5, degree with a major in Spanish. In 1941 he
received his M. A. degree with a major in Spanish and a
minor in French. In his extracurricular activities, ath-
leties played a dominant part. He participated in all
brancles of intramural athletics with distinction.

Fencing, of course, was one of his major physical
activities. He was an outstanding member of the Fene
Team and an officer of the Fencing Club. , |

He hag superior qualities of leadership and is blessed
with an amiable and engeging personality. He has a fine :
physique and knows the word loyalty to an exceptional degree.
I have come in very close contact with him as he instructed
in our department and found him a high grade teacher and a
splendid organizer. He is clean, capable and efficient.

tam glad to recommend him te you without reservation.

Very sincerely yours,

Direstor of Physical Education,
PCA: Au ce Varsity Basketball Coach.