This telegram was received on December 23, 1943. Dominic's sister read this message to their Mother:<br />Deeply Regret To Inform You That Your Son Private Emil F. Ragucci USMCR Was Killed In Action In The Performance Of His Duty And In The Service Of His Country. To Prevent Possible Aid To Our Enemies Please Do Not Divulge The Name Of His Ship Or Station Present Situation Necessitates Internment Temporarily In The Locality Were Death Occurred And You Will Be Notified Accordingly Please Accept My Heartfelt Sympathy Letter Follows=<br />T Holcomb Lieut General USMC The Commandant US

This telegram was received on December 23, 1943. Dominic's sister read this message to their Mother:
Deeply Regret To Inform You That Your Son Private Emil F. Ragucci USMCR Was Killed In Action In The Performance Of His Duty And In The Service Of His Country. To Prevent Possible Aid To Our Enemies Please Do Not Divulge The Name Of His Ship Or Station Present Situation Necessitates Internment Temporarily In The Locality Were Death Occurred And You Will Be Notified Accordingly Please Accept My Heartfelt Sympathy Letter Follows=
T Holcomb Lieut General USMC The Commandant US