European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 7, 1945, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Now that the Long awaited word of peace which we have so Long awaited has finally and incontrovertibly arrived at this vital outpost in the exterior zone of defense of our glorious i feel it incumbent upon me As your commander to say a few words to the troops who have served with me so Long and so faithfully in combating the menace that menaced the civilization for which we stood and All that we hold let us not hold this peace we have won but rather redouble our efforts As personnel of the United states army better to serve our native land in peace As in through our Rich association As officer and men we have come to know each other to respect our capabilities and make allow ances for our human let us remember that the Way we act now in the fresh Days of peace will be As important As our actions in the sterner tasks of the eyes of the world Are still upon each and every Man of you and there should be no letting no relaxation of Effort on the part of All of us to Bear ourselves fitly As soldiers of our let us then Bend our wills to the manifold Many jobs ahead of constant in duty and Devotion to All that we hold let us then remember the cause for which we still Soldier and our loved ones at let each Man of you remember his obligations As an american Soldier and the importance of the part he will play in peace play it Uble Send yank Here Send yank Home yank will follow you wherever you mail yourself a copy at have go with strictly go the Home folks save your name and rank military address care of Hometown Street address 4 12 please indicate renewal new j zone and state one year 52 issues 6 months 26 issues t double above amounts for two Check or Money order and mail to the army 205 42d new York subscriptions Ore accepted Only for members of armed forces or discharged veterans of this in and accurate impression of the United states of the uniform is the Mark of the Soldier and the Well pressed uniform is the Mark of the Good Soldier so let us concentrate on keeping Ever before us As a shining Ideal neatness of dress and proper it is by us that our beloved Homeland and the dear ones at Home we All hold dear will be judged in these foreign were All in this thing together men and in sure i dont have to emphasize to you the importance of military spirit of the regulations As Well As the the Happy years Well All be Able to pull together As a better As the winning team we have proved if we keep the snap in our you can count on for to return All salutes promptly and with the respect that Marks a Salute which after All is just a real Dandy Way of saying a cheery hello Between military i know that there is no thought among any of you of leaving the service while any part of our great Job remains to be to my i am not ashamed to confess that my eyes Are More than a Little moist at this one great Job lies behind us another great Job lies ahead of us unfinished and several other jobs Are behind that Sand bar in a condition i should not like to dismissed Ralph and Al Hinr y delirious America blows its top As War ends hysterical revellers overflow bars blaring trumpets naked girls Ozzie 1 George