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book on the 29th Division and my activities. It includes every letter
that I had written home while overseas plus any information about the
29th Division that she could obtain. If Mr. Ryan thinks it can be of
any assistance to him, I would be very glad to put it at his disposal.

I am very interested in Mr. Ryan's book. I have read all of the
material that has been brought to my attention concerning the D-Day
landings and feel that little justcie has been done on the early portion
of the invasion, particularly during the twenty-four hour period that
Mr. Ryan intends to cover. I imagine that this is due to scarcity of
the people available to give eyewitness accounts.

It would also be very interesting to read of the activities of
other individuals on that day. When you are in combat and especially
when there was as much confusion as on that day, a man is only aware
of what is happening to him and in his immediate vicinity.

Although there were many heroic deeds performed on that day, many
of which were not recognized, I was among that group of fortunates to
receive the Distinguished Service Cross for my days work.

Please advise Mr. Ryan that I wish him every success in the
publication of his book and would be very happy to contribute whatever
I can.

I have moved from the address that you now have. My present
address is as follows:

Mr. Edward M. Gearing
3506 Dundee Driveway
Chevy Chase 15, Maryland

Very truly yours
Edward M Gearing
Edward M. Gearing