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DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENSE DISPOSITION FORM FILE No. SUBJECT TO FROM DATE COMMENT No. Chief, PMAG Supreme C/S 21 Dec 48 2/0/3/1 cc; Min Of Def OG KA Adv, KA I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your recommendation regarding the action of the peace-loving people and the capable Officers of the 9th Regiment in CHE JU island. I, as an Officer of the heaviest responsibility in the Army, recieved your information as one of the best tidings ever had since I assumed the present Office. Lt Col SONG YOU CHAN and his American Adviser demonstrated their fine ability at the job, engaged in hard and painstaking in such a hostile island. Their histerical work will be introduced to all Officers and men of the Korean Armed Forces by a statement of the Supreme C/S in the nearest future. I will also recommend President RHEE to issue a Presidential proclamation based on your suggestion. I like to promise you that the Korean Army Headquarters will be informed Lt Col SONG's work in detail and will make a proper award. It is with a great pleasure to write you this reply to your letter of 18 December which encouraged me to remind strongly my job for the development of the Korean Armed Forces. Chae Byong Dock OHAE, BYUNGDOOK Brig. Gen, KA Supremer C/S DND