Lt-Gen Holland M. Smith, Commanding General of the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, shown as he broadcast from Pearl Harbor a Christmas message of courage and good cheer to the families of the men under his command. Said General Smith: 'It is my proudest gift that I have been selected to command such men as these. Men who are your sons, brothers and fathers-men who are my Marines. Men who will not and cannot fail-either you, their country or the Prince of Peace. A Merry Christmas and God Bless you all.'
