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JULIE A. BURRITT, L-216798, WAC, Headquarters First Allied Airborne Army, for meritorious achievement in connection with military operations.
As Codes and Ciphers Officer, Signal Staff Section, Captain Burritt was responsible for the planning, organization and distribution of intricate complicated systems for use in the airborne attack over the Rhine River in Germany in support of the Northern Group of Armies. Through her tireless efforts, fine technical ability, and sound judgment, a superior cryptographic standard was established and a system maintained which functioned perfectly throughout all formations of the First Allied Airborne Army prior to and during this operation. By her painstaking efforts and devotion to duty Captain Burritt reflected the highest qualities of an officer in the Women's Army Corps and was a source of inspiration to all with whom she was associated.
Entered the service from Rochester, New York.
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