Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned after confirmation on
Dec 9, 1947. The Department of State announced on Feb 21, 1950, the suspension of
diplomatic relations with Bulgaria; Heath left post, Feb 24, 1950.
Also accredited to Laos and Vietnam; resident at Saigon. During Heath's tenure as
non-resident Minister, Legation Phnom Penh was opened to the public, Nov 14, 1950,
with Don V. Catlett as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.
Heath was received as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary upon
presentation of a copy of his letter of credence, Dec 29, 1950. Also accredited to
Cambodia and Viet-Nam; resident at Saigon.
Also accredited to Laos and Vietnam; resident at Saigon. During Heath's tenure as
non-resident Minister, Legation Phnom Penh was opened to the public, Nov 14, 1950,
with Don V. Catlett as Chargé d'Affaires ad interim.
Also commissioned to Yemen, but did not present credentials in that country.
Commissioned during a recess of the Senate; recommissioned after confirmation on Jan
27, 1958.