Certificate of Promotion - Mackenson, George

Private First Class, E-6.

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UNITED STATES

CERTIFICATE OF PROMOTION
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TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING:

Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the fidelity and abilities of

GEORGE MACKENSON

I DO PROMOTE HIM TO

TECHNICIAN FIFTH GRADE, E-5.
IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY

TO RANK AS SUCH ON THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER, 2019.

You are charged to discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and to uphold the traditions and standards of the Army.

Effective with this promotion you are charged to execute diligently your special skills with a high degree of technical proficiency and to maintain standards of performance, moral courage and dedication to the Army which will serve as outstanding examples to your fellow soldiers. You are charged to observe and follow the orders and directions given by superiors acting according to the law, articles and rules governing the discipline of the Army. Your unfailing trust in superiors and loyalty to your peers will significantly contribute to the readiness and honor of the United States Army.

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Signed,
Henry L. Stimson,
Secretary of War

Colonel Maurice G. Stubbs, Commanding.
193rd Glider Infantry Regiment,
17th Airborne Division.