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	Warrant Officer Corps (Army)
	Promoted to Warrant Officer on June 4, 1944, Carrel H. Dykes was an Aircraft Warning Officer, Ground Reporting Station, with the 551st Signal Aircraft Warning Battalion. He was in charge of operation and maintenance of radar unit and in charge of radio communications in units.
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	Excerpts from Letters of Recommendation for Warrant Officer
	"S/Sgt. Dykes is...a technician of rare ability, a perfect gentleman, and a splendid soldier.  The officer, as Company Commander, had the soldier under his direct command for many months as a Repairman, SSN-775, and during that time, work was often required under trying field conditions. Always and without fail, the soldier proved himself every inch the type of soldier one desires under such conditions and quite capable of coping with any condition. This was found particularly true in those instances calling for intimate knowledge of radio and careful judgement in the application of such knowledge. ...S/SGT. Dykes' character is unquestionable, his attention to duty beyond reproach, and it is with a high degree of enthusiam the officer recommends his consideration for appointment to Warrant Officer (JG)." ---Captain Thomas E. Gilhooley, Signal Corps "S/Sgt. Dykes has demonstrated the ability as a very capable technician on many occasions. ...he is a gentleman and excellent soldier. His thorough knowledge of radio and the practical application of this knowledge is equally balanced by his ability to efficiently direct the efforts of those working with him. He has clearly demonstrated his ability in the employment of that and good judgment in the handling of men. The undersigned officer knows S/Sgt. Dykes to be of unquestionable character. His loyalty and devotion to duty is beyond reproach." ---1st Lt. Gerhardt H. Frurchtenicht, Signal Corps "...the soldier evidenced all those qualities of leadership, resourcefulness, and energy required of any successful officer or non-commissioned officer. S/Sgt. Dykes' practical and therotical knowledge of radio was well demonstrated...The soldier performed his duties in a superior manner, with full cooperation and strict attention to duty, even when work was required under difficult field conditions." ---1st Lt. James F. Whelan, Signal Corps "S/Sgt. Dykes was under my command for approximately seven (7) months. His duties were Section Chief in charge of maintenance and operation of SCR-270 and as a non-commissioned officer working in the capacity of 1st Sergeant of a Reporting Platoon. His duties were performed in a superior manner. I certify to his sincerity, integrity and enthusiam..." ---1st. Lt. John S. Martaus, Signal Corps
	Insignia of Warrant Officer Corps
	"The Eagle Rising"is the distinctive insignia for warrant officers. It consists of an eagle rising with wings displayed standing on a bundle of two arrows, all enclosed in a wreath. It was adapted from the great seal of the United States, with the arrows symbolizing the military arts and sciences. The official color of the warrant officer corps is brown . For more info: http://www.leavenworth.army.mil/wocc/History/index.htm
	Definition & Duties of Warrant Officers
	A Warrant Officer is appointed by warrant by the Secretary of the Army, based upon a sound level of technical and tactical competence. In November 1942, the War Department defined the position of the warrant officer in the rank order as being above all enlisted ranks and immediately below all commissioned officers.
	Warrant officers are highly specialized, single-track specialty officers who receive their authority from the Secretary of the Army upon their initial appointment. However, Title 10 USC authorizes the commissioning of warrant officers (WO1) upon promotion to chief warrant officer (CW2). These commissioned warrant officers are direct representatives of the president of the United States. They derive their authority from the same source as commissioned officers but remain specialists, in contrast to commissioned officers, who are generalists. Warrant officers can and do command detachments, units, activities, and vessels as well as lead, coach, train, and counsel subordinates. As leaders and technical experts, they provide valuable skills, guidance, and expertise to commanders and organizations in their particular field. For more info: http://www.leavenworth.army.mil/wocc/whatiswo.htm http://www.penfed.org/usawoa/ArmyWOdefined.htm
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