Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, left, smilinly chats with Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, commander of the 28th Division, as he reviews newly arrived troops of the Pennsylvania National Guard outfit. Ike told the GIs that preserving the peace "Is all we want and all we are trying to do."
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Prior to a tri-service honor guard ceremony in honor of Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, Assistant Chief-of-Staff, (J-5) Civil Affairs, United Nations and Far East Command, in recognition of his outstanding services to the UNC/FEC Headquarters, Pershing Heights, Tokyo, Japan, (L to R), Maj. Gen. Strickler, L. L. Lemnitzer, Commander-in-Chief, United Nations and Far East Commands; (Rear), Lt. Gen. Earl W. Barnes, Chief-of-Staff, UNC/FEC; and RADM Miles H,. Hubbard, Ass't COFS, (J-4), UNC/FEC. US Army Photo.
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From MG-29 The General Daniel B. Strickler Collection
Prior to a tri-service honor guard ceremony in honor of Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, Assistant Chief-of-Staff, (J-5) Civil Affairs, United Nations and Far East Command, in recognition of his outstanding services to the UNC/FEC Headquarters, Pershing Heights, Tokyo, Japan, (L to R), Maj. Gen. Strickler, L. L. Lemnitzer, Commander-in-Chief, United Nations and Far East Commands; (Rear), Lt. Gen. Earl W. Barnes, Chief-of-Staff, UNC/FEC; and RADM Miles H,. Hubbard, Ass't COFS, (J-4), UNC/FEC. US Army Photo.
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Mayor Thomas J. Monaghan, second from left, accepting a check for $2905.50 on behalf of the Community Chest of Lancaster County from Captain Hamilton Howe, U. S. Navy, Commander of the U. S. Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, MD. Captain Richard B. Derickson, Commanding Officer, Service School Command and Chairman of the Red Feather Drive at Bainbridge, and Mr. John Reardon, U. S. O. Area Director watch the presentation. The check represents part of the money collected in the Combined Charities Drive at the Center. Captain Howe, in presenting the check, said that it was only a small repayment from the Bainbridge men and women for the fine hospitality and friendship of the people of Lancaster.
Letter carriers, Lancaster Post Office. Identified are, first row, left to right: Benjamin F. Zook, Benjamin Eichholtz, Ed R. Troyer, William Brenneman, John Tomilson, Leister Long. Second row, left to right: Frank Hoffman, Abram Erisman, Casper Kirchner, Jacob C. Hess, George Kuntz, Henry Hardy. Back row: George W. Pinkerton and Harry H. Marshall.
General L. L. Lemnitzer, Commaner-in-Chief, United Nations and Far East Commands, presented the United Nations Command Plaque to Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, Assisstant COFS, (J-5) Civil Affairs, UNC/FEC, for his standing services to the UNC/FEC since his arrival in January 1956, during a brief ceremony held in the office of General Lemnitzer, Pershing Heights, Tokyo, Japan.
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From MG-29 The Gen. Daniel B. Strickler Collection
Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, Assistant Chief-of-Staff, (J-5) Civil Affairs, United Nationas and Far East Commans, was honored today at acolorful tri-service honor guard ceremony held at UNC/FEC Headquarters, Pershing Heights, Tokyo, Japan. During the ceremony, General L. L. Lemnitzer, Commander-in-Chief, United Nations and Far East Commands, awarded Maj, Gen. Strickler the frist Oak Leaf Cluster to his Legion of Merit in recognition of his outstanding services to UNC/FEC since his arrival in January 1956. The ceremony marked Maj. Gen. Strickler's release from active military service, having reached the statutory age for termination of active duty. He will continue in a civilian capaity as a consultant commander in Japan. Trooping the line are (L to R), General Lemnitzer, 1st Lt. Robert L. Quinnett, O, UNC/FEC Honor Guard Company; and Maj. Gen. Strickler.
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From MG-29 The Gen. Daniel B. Strickler Collection
Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, Assistant Chief-of-Staff, (J-5) Civil Affairs, United Nationas and Far East Commans, was honored today at acolorful tri-service honor guard ceremony held at UNC/FEC Headquarters, Pershing Heights, Tokyo, Japan. During the ceremony, General L. L. Lemnitzer, Commander-in-Chief, United Nations and Far East Commands, awarded Maj, Gen. Strickler the frist Oak Leaf Cluster to his Legion of Merit in recognition of his outstanding services to UNC/FEC since his arrival in January 1956. The ceremony marked Maj. Gen. Strickler's release from active military service, having reached the statutory age for termination of active duty. He will continue in a civilian capaity as a consultant commander in Japan. During the National Anthem are (L to R) (Front row), General Lemnitzer and General Strickler. (Right to left, back row), Col. Leonard A. Weissinger, Dep ACOFS, J-1, UNC/FEC, Col. Lloyd J. Martin, Comptroller, UNC/FEC; Col. Edson Schull, Supply and Maint. Branch, J-4, UNC/FEC; Maj. Gen. Paul W. Caraway, ACOFS, J-3, UNC/FEC; RADM Miles H. Hubbard, Dep COFS, Operations an Admin, UNC/FEC; Lt. Gen. Earl W. Barns, Chief-of-Staff, UNC/FEC.
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From MG-29 The Gen. Daniel B. Strickler Collection