Concerns Regarding Rotation Program for Navy Construction Battalion Members, 1945-01-27

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 42

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_42_0014

Scope and Contents

The document is a series of correspondence regarding the rotation program of the Navy and the 18th Navy Construction Battalion. The first letter is from Mrs. Clyde A. Lawyer to George B. Schwabe, requesting information about the rotation system for veterans in the Pacific. The second letter is a response from the Bureau of Naval Personnel to George B. Schwabe, explaining the policy of rotating enlisted personnel after 18 months of hazardous duty, but stating that circumstances such as the need for experienced personnel and transportation limitations can prevent adherence to this policy. The final letter is from Senator George B. Schwabe to the Navy Department, expressing concern about the extended overseas service of the 18th Battalion and the impact on morale and effectiveness of the men.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-27

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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