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1611Z 17
June 1967 transmitted message text from
Chief of Naval Operations to
Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe
P 171611Z JUN 67
FM CNO
TO CINCUSNAVEUR
INFO CMC
BUPERS
JAG
CHINFO
OSD
COMSIXTHFLT
USCINCEUR
BT
C O N F I D E N T I A L
ELIGIBILITY OF USS LIBERTY CASUALTIES FOR PURPLE HEART
AND OTHER AWARDS (C)
A. YOUR 141737Z
B. SECNAVINST P1650.1C
1. YOUR RECOMMENDATION IN REF A CONCERNING THE AWARD OF THE
PURPLE HEART TO THE CASUALTIES OF THE ISRAELI ATTACK OF THE
LIBERTY HAS BEEN CAREFULLY STUDIED. WHILE AGREEING THAT THE
WORDING OF RELEVANT PARTS OF REF B WOULD APPEAR TO PERMIT SUCH
A DETERMINATION, OTHER CONSIDERATIONS DICTATE THAT THE DECISION
BE DELAYED UNTIL AFTER THE REPORT OF THE COURT OF INQUIRY HAS BEEN
RECEIVED AND REVIEWED IN THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
2. BUPERS FURNISHING NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF NOK AS REQUESTED
THROUGH OTHER CHANNELS. REQUEST YOU ADVISED OF ANY SPECIAL
ASSISTANCE DESIRED TO BE RENDERED TO NOK OF LIBERTY CREW
MEMBERS.
GP-4
BT
Message subject lineage:
191610Z JUN 67 CINCUSNAVEUR
272217Z JUN 67 CNO
081600Z JUL 67 CNO
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