5. Again, allow me to reemphasize my appreciation for the outstanding air support received by this division. The Marine system of control, in my estimation, approaches the ideal and I firmly believe that a similar system should be adopted as standard for Army Divisions. (s) HOMER W. KIEFER _Brigadier General, USA_ _Commanding_ [1st Endorsement] Subject: Marine Air Support Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division, APO 7 12 January 1951 To: Commanding General, X Corps, APO 909 I wish to express my own appreciation to all members of the 1st Marine Air Wing who assisted in the fine air support given to the 7th Infantry Division and also to commend Forward Air Controllers, Captain Edward P. Stamford and 1st Lieutenant Jack R. Grey as well as Captain Crew for outstanding performances of duty in connection with the support. (s) DAVID G. BARR _Maj Gen., USA_ _Commanding_ [2nd Endorsement] Headquarters, X Corps, APO 909, 16 January 1951 To: Commanding General, Eighth United States Army, APO 301 1. The effective close air support rendered by the 1st Marine Air Wing through the Forward Air Controllers with the 7th Infantry Division greatly aided in the successful accomplishment of X Corps operations. The actions of the personnel concerned are worthy of commendation, and I wish to add my appreciation for their assistance. 2. Further, I wish to emphasize the statements of General Kiefer in paragraph 5, basic letter, in which he endorses the Marine system of Tactical Air Control. It has proved itself on every occasion. (s) EDWARD M. ALMOND _Major General, United States Army_ _Commanding_ [3rd Endorsement] CHO FEC-SCAP AG RECORDS FIEDAG 330.13 4795 AG 373 KAR (10 Jan 51) Subject: Marine Air Support Hq Eighth U. S. Army Korea (EU AK), APO 301 30 JAN 1951 TO: Commander-in-Chief, Far East, APO 500 I note with gratification the splendid spirit of cooperation that existed between the 1st Marine Air Wing and the 7th Infantry Division in recent combat operations. I congratulate not only Captain Crew, Captain Stamford, and Lieutenant Grey but all officers and men of the 1st Marine Air Wing for their magnificent performance. (s) M. B. RIDGWAY _Lieutenant General, United States Army_ _Commanding_ [4th Endorsement] AG 330.13 (10 Jan 51) GA General Headquarters, Far East Command, APO 500, 4 February 1951 To: Commander, United States Naval Forces, Far East, Navy No. 1165