LOSS FELT IN RETIREMENT OF OFFICERS Three key officers of the Utah ASF Depot will leave active duty on August 31, under terms of the recent war department directive, which requires the retirement of all Army officers who have reached the statutory age limit. This was announced on Tuesday by Brigadier General Ralph Talbot Jr., commanding officer. The three departing officers are, It. Colonel Rene E. de Russy, QNC,It. Colonel Charles Perfect, QMC,and Maj- or Joseph C. Thomas, Inf. The combined military service of the three officers totals 100 years. Perhaps, no other officers at the Depot possess a more colorful background of experience, than do these men, "It is with genuine regret that we face the loss of these veteran sol~ diers, who have rendered such a vital service," General Talbot stated Sunday. "Their departure will create a vacancy in our organization, as in our sentiments, which very difficult to fill." It. Col. Charles as well will be Perfect, QMC Major Joseph C. -T- Thomas, Inf.