Pharmacist Mate Horace A. Thompson, of the US, Navy, has Tecelved a Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen, for his prompt offer' to undergo a blood ffansfusion at the Country, Hospital When Sir Hughe was admitted {erfous condition on August 27- his gratitude for this ser-Hughe forwarded the fol-owing letter to Thompson, through] Colonel Charles F, B. Price:
"Dear Pharmacist Mate Thompson. I would like you to know how very grateful Tam to you for offering Yourself for the' blood transfusion Which was performed when Twas rst brought to the Country Hospital fon Thursday last, and also to thank You very much." "The doctor tells me that the transfusion was very Successful, and has contributed very materially to the speed of my. recovery.
"Your prompt and generous action in keeping with the fne traditions fof the United States Navy. T am Sending this lofer through Colonel Price, who will, T hope, add his com-to my very sincere thanks Yours truly, Hughe Knatehbull-Hagessen."
'The letter was accompanied by the personal congratulations of Colonel Price, 'Thompson enlisted in the United States 'Navy on May 4, 1928 'San Diego, California. He' later tended the Hepat Corps Training School. there, and. since then Deen serving os a hospital corpaman.
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