My dear Lt. Lentz:

� � � � I note what you say in yours of February 12 with reference to the authority to wear the "Hat-in-the-Ring" insignia of the old 94th.

� � � � Some time ago I had a letter from General Arnold which I will try to look up and if I can find it, I will send you a copy.

� � � � He stated definitely that the "Hat-in-the-Ring" would again be authorized, or had been authorized, by the proper persons as the official insignia of the 94th. Squadron.

� � � � Then before leaving for Africa, I discussed the matter of the little silver "Hat-in-the-Ring" insignias with General Arnold and told him I was taking enough with me for each member of the Squadron. He stated, frankly, that it was official to wear the "Hat-in-the-Ring" insignia above the wings on the tunic and that I should, by all means, present them to the boys when I got there.

� � � � This matter was further discussed with General Spaatz on arrival and he received information from Headquarters to that effect.

� � � � This was the reason,when some of the boys asked whether you could wear it and whether it was official, he stated to you, frankly, "I am wearing it and I know it is official and authorized."

� � � � In the meantime, I hope nothing has taken place to cause the boys to take it off their tunics. If such becomes the case, I would likevery much to know it and should you hear of any such refusal, I will then take the matter up with General Arnold again and get him to send out an official notice supplementing that which he sent me.

� � � � However, I do not wish to do it unless it becomes a necessity.

� � � � Yes, I too, am proud of the "Hat-in-the-Ring" pin and the insignia. I am glad to hear that all of the boys of the new 94th. feel the same as I do.

� � � � Kindest regards and best wishes.