Concerns Regarding Navy Demobilization Program, 1945-08-20

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 42

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_3_42_0015

Scope and Contents

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thiessen of Collinsville, Oklahoma wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing their concerns about the unfairness of the Navy's point system for discharge. They feel that sailors who have served in dangerous areas should receive more credit towards discharge. Congressman Schwabe forwarded their letter to the Navy Department for consideration. The Navy is working on modifying the discharge formula to give credit for overseas service and prioritize the return of sailors who have been longest outside the country. They aim to reduce the size of the Naval force by September 1946. Schwabe's secretary, Camille M. Geneau, informed the Thiessens that their letter was being considered and they would be notified of any updates. Schwabe also reached out to Vice Admiral Randall Jacobs for more information on the Navy's demobilization program.

Dates

Creation: 1945-08-20

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)

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English

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