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HY file No. 25=40294 MAJOR HUGH J. KELLY, AUS 4ef r at . ective § " «Bast 44th Street, + . - New York, NewYork, = . ; oo s , Major KELLY stated that considerable inquiry had deen made by hie headquarters concerning DANNY KAYE'S case and Major KELLY pointed out that the disturbing factor in the case is that KAYE passed his pre- induction physical ination and then later when he was called for a _ bIC Najor KELLY made available the file with regard to DANNY KAYE as maintained by the Coordination and Inspection Division, Selective Service Head quart erse . 4 review of this file was made and the following pertinent informa- tion was obtained. A paper undated but bearing the following notation: bd Get O.K. for Pre-Induction Hxamination. Local Board has medical evidence re acceptability. . 1 ‘iia a. Send request Special Delivery and ask for authorisation by return sail, ; sl When authorisation is received, notify Miss Willisms.* Next pertinent letter is dated Decender 1, 1943, signed by FREDERICK H. WESTON, Lt. Colonel, Cavalry Chief, Athletio-Recreation Division, Arnay Athletic and Recreation Division, addressed to Mr, LAWRENCE Ze PHILLIPS, Executive Vice-President, U.S.0. Cam Shows, Ince, which LE letter reads as follows? . ad This is to certify that Mr, Danny Kaye, selected as a perforner in an offshore entertainment unit, will be actively engaged in recreation morale work for the armed forces of the United States stationed overseas and will actively serve in a civilian capacity with task forces." Letter dated Decexder 18, 1943 from LAWRENCE PHILLIPS, -15-