Collection: Fred E. and Charles C. Gaillard collection

Documents and photographs held by the Gaillard brothers. The material pertaining to Charles Gaillard includes a letter written while at ROTC training at Plattsburg Barracks. Material relating to COL Fred Gaillard includes his cadet photograph album; and ca. 12 original photographs dating from his service as commanding officer of the 377th infantry Regiment and related WWII documents.

Dates

1912 - 1948

Creator

Gaillard, Fred E. (Person)

Physical Description

The collection includes both original and photocopied material.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions

Conditions Governing Use

Manuscript Collections in the VMI Archives are made available for noncommercial educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

Extent

1 boxes

Additional Description

Biographical / Historical

Fred C. Gaillard: Born 1894; VMI Class of 1913; career United States Army officer; commanding, 377th Infantry during World War II; died 1979.

Charles C. Gaillard: Born 1898; VMI Class of 1916; served four years in U. S. Army; businessman in Dallas, TX; died 1993.