MEMORANDUM

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TO

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All Units, VIII Corps.

"To Commanding General, VIII Corps.
Extend to all officers and men of
your command my heartfelt congratula-
tions upon the occasion of the
capture of Brest. It has been a
long difficult fight, and I feel
they have done a magnificent job,
I wish to convey to you my own
personal expression of praise for
the fine soldierly manner in which
you and all units of your Corps
have accomplished your mission.
Fine work. There is good hunting
ahead as we crush the last of
German resistance. Signed Simpson."