THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF                  
 
                      WASHINGTON 25, D. C.                  
 
                        5 November, 1944                    
 
                  MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT:             
 
                                                            
 
 
Attached herewith is the citation proposed by the Joint Chiefs 
      of Staff for the award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal 
      to Field Marshal Sir John Dill. It is suggested that you release 
      this with some such personal comment as the following:
 
                                                            
 
 
I am deeply distressed to learn of the death of Field Marshal 
      Sir John Dill whom I regarded not only as a great soldier but 
      as a most important figure in the remarkable accord which has 
      been developed in the combined operations of our two countries. 
      In developing his loss and expressing our sympathy to his Government 
      and to his widow, Lady Dill, I have recited the award of the 
      Army Distinguished Service Medal to him, with the following citation: 
                                "                           
 
                                                            
 
 
                      William D. Leahy                      
 
                       Admiral, U.S. Navy,                  
 
                      Chief of Staff to the                 
 
      Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy.