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Commendation to J. A. Jones Construction Company

Liberty Ship at Port

The J.A. Jones Construction Company received a letter of commendation from the crew of the U.S.S. POMPON for working on Christmas Day for no pay. Below, is a representation of the letter, but you may see an image of the actual letter online as well.


                                       U.S.S. POMPON (SS267)
                                       Care of Fleet Post Office
                                       San Francisco, California
                                       27 December 1944

  The J. A. Jones
  Construction Company
  Brunswick, Georgia
  
  Gentlemen:

            The undersigned, members of this sunmarine crew,
  operating "somwhere in the Pacific", sincerely appreciate
  the efforts shown by your employees in speeding victory by
  volunteering to work on Christmas Day, without compensation.
            We believe that this kind of support will bring
  the men out here home quicker, to spend future holidays
  with their families and loved ones.

                                       Sincerely,
                               Crew of the U.S.S. POMPON.

                 (Signatures appeared here)


More about Liberty Ships
Liberty Ships - Introduction
Commendation to J.A. Jones Construction Company
Memorabilia - Buttons, Pins, Etc.
Launching of S.S. George W. Crawford (Photograph)
Photographs at the Berths (Photographs)