June 20, 1946 «© To Whom It May Concern: I have known George Gathings for more ‘iad ‘ono years, during which time he was in charge of the Navy V-i2- Physical Training Programas Chief Specialist in Athletics. Mr. Gathings is very conscientious about his work and has a gocd background : of knowledge with which to meet various athletic and physical | training problems. I have found-him to be absolutely trustworthy. George Gathings is a man of high calibre with whom it is a pieasure to be associated. | Ur. Gathings. is particularly adept to organiging programs and handling both men and material. He has a personality which makes him well liked by the men with whom he has contact — and I have found him to be en excellent: teacher oF — and other athietic sportse pam I would certainly recommend os Gathings very — : ‘ highly to anyone who could use his services as & physical training — or athletic specialist. ; 3 Sincerely yours, —oS Sssistant Professor — HS :MF -... 0f Physical Education.