CLARENCE A. BURMISTER Letter of Commendation ARMY SERVICE FORCES HEADQUARTERS CITATION for the ARMY COMMENDATION RIBBON

Commander CLARENCE A. BURMISTER, K-100019, U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, is hereby authorized to wear the Army Commendation Ribbon by direction of the Secretary of War

For outstanding and meritorious service from 8 August 1942 to 4 December 1943. During this period Commander Burmister served on the staff of the Commanding General, Engineer Amphibian Command, Camp Edwards, Mass. as technical navigation adviser. He was particularly outstanding in developing navigation aids which later proved highly successful in the prosecution of a new and effective type of amphibious warfare. Through untiring efforts, wholehearted and loyal attention to duty, Commander Burmister reflected great credit upon the military service and himself.

Daniel Noce
Major General, GSC
Chief of Staff