It is with a heavy heart that I assume command of this great Division, stepping into the shoes of our lost leader and my very warm, personal friend, MAJOR GENERAL MAURICE ROSE. The high standards that GENERAL ROSE set are ingrained in the Division. Our record, known throughout the world, is a result of his exacting demands upon every individual and every part of our team. His faultless tactical handling of all troops under his command; his personal drive which instilled in us the desire to close with the enemy and ruthlessly destroy him, regardless of the cost; his personal bravery and insistence that commanders be with their forward elements in order to better maintain the forward impulse; all, should inspire us to even greater deeds, as a tribute to him-our fallen leader. With complete confidence in every member of our Division, I know that, individually and collectively, we are resolved to maintain our glorious record and the standards set for us by GENERAL ROSE, in order that we may the sooner destroy the Nazi armies opposed to us, and achieve the victory and peace for which we are all fighting-for which GENERAL ROSE made the Supreme Sacrifice.
DOYLE O. HICKEY,
Brigadier General, U.S.A.,
Commanding.