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Acknowledgement Of
Presidential Testimonial Letter
(Merchant Marine)
Display Recognition![]()
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Sample Display Recognition
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You have four display types to choose from:
Black & White (No Color)
Heavy Bond Enclosure
or EnDurable Acrylux© Frame
or Classic Deluxe Frame
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Heavy Bond Enclosure Colors: Regal, Black, Navy Trimmed in Appearance Gold Ready for Mantle or Shelf Display |
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EnDurable Acrylux© Frame Colors: Chocolate Brown or Black Trimmed in Appearance Gold Ready for Wall or Shelf Display Classic Deluxe |
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Issue Requirements
You must submit the following:
This Display Recognition is available ONLY to authorized recipients who possess orders, or authorization form, or release documentation that confirms award eligibility. (See "Issue Requirements"). To obtain either a Display Medal or a Display Recognition for your authorized award you will be required to provide military-issued documentation authorizing your award. There are no exceptions. You must NOT submit a military issued document or photocopy that:
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Personnel Branch
Processing and Delivery
| Style | Admin | Shipping | Total | Black & White (No Color) .PDF | $9.50 | Emailed | $9.50 | Document only (Full Color) | $14.50 | $6.70 | $21.20 | Heavy Bond Enclosure (Full Color) | $19.00 | $6.70 | $25.70 | EnDurable Acrylux© Frame (Full Color) | $21.00 | $6.70 | $27.70 | Classic Gold Frame (Full Color) | $24.00 | $8.70 | $32.70 |
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You may apply for your Display Recognition using a...
(* Upon reception of required documentation)
Complete and MAIL this APPLICATION FORM.
Don't forget to include an unaltered COPY of your DD-214, WD AGO 53-55 or other pre-arranged document(s).
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The American War Library
16907 Brighton Avenue
Gardena CA 90247-5420
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Email: Acknowledgement of Presidential Testimonial Letter Display Recognition InquiryTelephone: 1-310-532-0634
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The Presidential Testimonial Letter of Appreciation was initiated by President Harry S. Truman to thank the Merchant Marine of World War II for its sacrificial service as civilian workers risking their lives in harms way. All members of the Merchant Marine who served between 1 January 1939 to 1 January 1947 are authorized this Display Recognition of service and sacrifice.