Memorandum by George Elsey, dated June 30, 1950, which expresses puzzlement over General Douglas MacArthur's order to move ground troops into the combat area in South Korea without first obtaining full authorization. Attached is MacArthur's June 30, 1950 order to the Commanding General of the Eighth Army instructing that the 24th Division be immediately moved to Pusan, South Korea. Papers of George M. Elsey
