The General Staff
Personnel Branch
1951 To Haim Elkotzer 155001
D.S. (Dear Soldier)
Attached to this I send you the War of
Independence campaign ribbon, token of your participation in the War of Rise
of Israel.
The General Staff will always honor the fortitude, bravery
and dedication of the soul in which you and your comrades fought in the War
of Liberation.
S. Mazeh. Major General
Head Personnel Branch