From: Michael K.Han

P.O.Box 85, 6833 Highway 140

Midpines, CA 95345

Dear Mr. President;

I am writing to you directly in hopes that you might help me correct a very hurtful slight, which was done to me by officials of the Taiwanese Military some years ago.

On March 7, 1949, as a 15 year old, I joined the Army of then President Chaing Kai Sheik. A few weeks later I was part of large force evacuated to Taiwan.

From my induction into the army until my discharge on May 22,1968, I had served a total of twenty years and seventy-five day. Beginning as a recruit I progressed steadily through the ranks to sergeant, commission as lieutenant in June of 1957.  My duties included liaison and translating, for which I was commended by the Army and counter parted by American Allies.  I retired as a captain.

Having served for over twenty years in the Taiwan Army I anticipated a pension. In 1999 I traveled to Taiwan and inquired, at the Ministry of Defense, about activating my pension.  It was denied. Despite twenty years served and no good reason given for this denial.

I feel this matter should be reconsidered in the light of my service.  I served the Taiwan government’s need during a very critical time and this should not be forgotten.

I would not be making this request unless I was fully deserving of this benefit.

Very Respectfully

Michael K.Han (Kou-yen, Han)

Resident of Mariposa county, CA