Evening Star Newspaper, November 26, 1925, Page 34

34 NAVY COMMENDS ON HAWAII AND HEROIC AIRMEN s ARCTIC FLIGHTS Rodgers and Byrd Paid High Tribute by Wilbur for Excellence of Work—Each Individual in Both Groups is Given Honor. Commendation has been given by Secretary Wilbur_to those officers and men of the Navy who particl pated in the Arctic expedition and the attempt to reach Hawaii by air San Francisco. The commenda were in the form of letters sent v Secretary Wilbur, which will be de a part of the records of the After outlining the trip in part, Secretary W said to Comdr. John Rodgers, in charge of the Hawaiian flight: “Although a face ships immediately search for the PN-9 No. located until the late aftermoon of September 10, 19. During thi period of nine ds undeter began a e number of sur-| 1, it was not | the hardships experienced and the fact that the surface ships had been uccessful _in sailed the PN-9 f: craft a distanc r aly 400 miles, and were only about 15 miles Trom the Island of Maui, T. H., when Tound by the U. their se: Courage Unfailing. “It appears that your courage dur- ing this trying period. was unfailing, and that your indomitable spirit w infused into your ct Due to your in_good condition. “The department takes great pleas- in commending for your ex ent seamanship and for vour ex emplary_conduct on _thi , b air and sea, keepi: with the the service. A copy of thi be filed h your official Comdr. Richard 1 11y epedition, | s unit t 1| gard of deterred by y - gers, the naval flving unit, under you command, exhibited a splendid dogre devotion to duty. efficiency surage, and succeeded in obtainin nuch valuable sclentific data pleasure in | n pe g ccesstul and ex arrival in the polar None Sold for Cash R G Venice, Cash Opossum. “The department for your initiat coura; which at all tim frequently hazardou: - dangerous i ovd Bennett, U. 8. N.: “In connection with the operations of the unit in the Arctic regions, on »ns and on your own ini- worked continuously day and . exposed to the cold and snow, to the end that the unit should achieve the maximum results in the short time available. It also appears + the airplane of which you were w nearly 3,000 miles without forced landing, much of this tance being over dangerous where a forced landing would » resulted in a disaster. commends ypu eficiency _and 1 this duty, difficult and when flying aviation pilot, Energy Commended. o department pleasure in and courage s duty, which | all “times difficult and fre- | hazardous. Your conduct the opinion of the department, ith the best traditions of neis, chief areographer, tion with the operations in the Ar zions you excellent judg- and your will- whenever ficiency in wphy and ~ aerological work contributed to the results accom- plished he department commends you | for vour zeal, efficiency and courage while engaged on this dut at all times difficult and fre- quently ardous when flying over dan 5. Nel: orenson, machinist's mate: “To 1 d an unusual disre- nal interests and @ de- aviation chief “ask for Horlick's The ORIGINAL Malted Milk and Diet For Infants, Inv-l-dt. Rich milk, combined with extract of choice grains, reduced to powder. Very nourishing, yet so easily digested that it is used, with benefit, by ALL AGES, ailing or well, An upbuilding diet for infants, invalids, nursing mothers. Con- venient, Light Nourishment, when faint or hungry. Taken hot, upon retiring, it inducessound, refreshing sleep. Instants 1y prepared at home—no cooking. which | THE (gree of devotion to duty which con- tributed to the contentment of the unit and the results accomplished. “The department commends you for your efficiency, loyalty and cour- age” while engaged on this duty, which was at all times difficult and frequently hazardous when flylng over dangerous areus.” Pilot's ort Praised. Andrew C. Nold, aviation pilot, U. S. N.: : “You displayed ability as a pilot, efficiency as a mechanic and a de- gree of devotion to duty which con- tributed to the results accomplished. “The department commends you for your efficiency, loyalty and cour- age while engaged on_this duty which was at times difficult and frequently ha: when flying over dangerous A E. Reber, “Your services and assistance were of great value in the development of the organization of the unit, and the loyalty and efficiency displayed by you under tr. nditions con- s accomplished. “The department commends you for your loyal and efficient perform- ance of duty, under most trying and difficult circumstances, which set an example to your subordinates and thereby enhanced the efficiency of the entire expedition, and for your in flying over dangerous Lieut. Meinrad A. Schur, U. S. N.: “You exhibited excellent ability as a pilot and great coolness in emer- gencigs d yvour assistance in the e in | Du Pont Varnishes | ‘Reilly’s ¢ Floor Wax & Polishes “touching- clusion, Specially Low Prices IWINDOW cut to order. HEwBER OF PRIy dressers, DA TOPS at HUGH REILLY CO. 1334 N. Y. Ave. Just Unpacked 300 Cloth Coats Fur Trimmed New Fall Coats Here are the newest Autumn creations in Suede, Velour, Lustrous, Bolivia, Pin Point. 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N. “It appears that at the time the forced landing became necessary, due to exhaustion of fuel, you had the controls; the plane was glided from an altitude of about 800 feet, both engines ‘dead, and, although a heavy swell was running, an excellent land- ing was made. “The department takes pleasure in commending you for the ability ex- hibited in making the forced landing under extremely adverse conditions and for your conduct on this hazard- ous voyage by alr and sea.” Otis G. Stantz, chief radioman; Skiles R. Pope, aviation pilot, and Willlam Bowlin, aviation pilot: “It is also noted that despite the hardships experienced and the disap- pointments aroused by the lack of success of the searching ships during this trying period of nine days, th courage of the members of the cre of the P} No. 1 was unfailing and that the PN-9 No. 1 was safled, as a surface craft, a distance of approxi- mately 400 miles, and brought safely into port. “The department takes pleasure in commending you for your perform- ance of duty and your conduct on this hazardous voyage by air and sea.” - California has 6,000,000 acres of ir- rigated land producing annual crops worth $300,000,000. should be lost in making iependable paint supplies can up” jobs to successful con- involve walls, Ask us about the best and PLATE GLASS Tables, desks, bureaus, etc., fitted with GLASS REASONABLE PRICES. 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