Jewish War Veterans Albert Aronovitz Post #373

Praise For Jews In The Military Over The Years

Gen. John J. Pershing (WWI): "When the time came to serve their country under arms, no class of people served with more patriotism or with higher motives than the young Jews who volunteered or were drafted and went overseas with other young Americans to fight the enemy."

President Franklin D. Roosevelt, during WWII, praised the fighting ability and courage of Jewish men and women.

General Douglas MacArthur (WWII): "I am proud to join in saluting the memory of fallen American heroes of the Jewish faith."

General A. Vandergrift, Commandant, US Marine Corp.: "Americans of the Jewish faith in the Marine Corp have served with distinction throughout the prosecution of this war. During the past year, many Jewish fighting men in our Armed Forces have given their lives in the cause of freedom. With profound sympathy and respect, I join in paying homage to them at this memorial service."

General Mark W. Clark, Commander of the Army: "Thousands of Americans of the Jewish faith are serving under my command, carrying their share of the burden in battle… many of them have been killed in service to their country. To American soldiers of the Jewish faith go my most sincere thanks for their faithfulness, diligence and bravery in battle. To those who have passed on must go a nation's gratitude."

Admiral Harold R. Stark, Commander, United States Navy in Europe: "The officers and men in the Naval Forces in Europe, join to honor those gallant Americans of the Jewish faith who, during the past year have laid down their lives for their country…we mourn them as brothers who cannot be with us to share this European triumph toward which they gave their lives."

The comments made extolled the sacrifices and bravery of Jewish men and women by the military leadership of the US in WWI & WWII and were based on their exploits in the field.