First Tank Battalion, First Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force, c/o Fleet Office, San Francisco, California.
21 November, 1944.
Mr Jack A. McLoskey
609 Second Avenue, Mannouth, Illinois
Dear Mr. McLoskey:
As the Chaplain of your son’s battalion, I wish to extend my personal sympathy to you in your great sorrow. I realize what this loss must mean to you and my prayers go out to you in your grief. Words seem so inadequate but at such a time the Heavenly Father is gracious to comfort and console. May He sustain you through these days and may His abiding spirit assure you that your son has been raised in honor and shall dwell in His Presence forevermore.
You will be happy to know that every spiritual preparation possible, both Catholic and Protestant was made for our officers and men before the campaign. Holy Communion, Devine Services and counsel were administered each one. Those who made the supreme sacrifice died in the Lord. Rest assured that the life you offered upon the alter of our country was not given in vain. He shall ever be remembered by his comrades for his fine spirit and heroic courage. Knowing him and seeing him face action as I did, I am sure his one wish would be that you now go forward with the same courage and faith in God and country.
Captain McLoskey was given a dignified Christian burial according to the rites of his Faith, and with full military honors, in the presence of his officers and friends. He is buried in the United States Government cemetery over which fly the colors of our beloved country. This sacred spot is receiving the attention and care due these honored men, every attempt being made to permanently beautify their last resting pace in the most fitting manner.
With true interest and sympathy, and soliciting your prayers of those who fight on, I remain –
Sincerely yours
BRYON E. ALLENDER
Chaplain, U. S. Navy Reserve.
