[Public Law 516 78th Congress! [Chapter 621--2D SESSION! [H. J. Res. 317! JOINT RESOLUTION Recognizing the outstanding service rendered to the United Nations by Field Marshal Sir John Dill. Whereas the Congress having been informed of the death of Field Marshal Sir John Dill, in Washington, District of Columbia, on November 4, 1944; and Whereas the Arlington National Cemetery has been chosen as the final resting place of this distinguished soldier; a Whereas as the Senior British representative on the Combined Chiefs of Staff, Field Marshall Sir John Dill, by his wisdom and devotion to the vital cause of British-American military cooperation, rendered a great service to the United Nations: Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the outstanding service rendered to the United Nations by Field Marshal Sir John Dill be, and it hereby, is recognized by the American people and the Congress of the United States. Approved December 20, 1944. |