World War (1939-1945)
Subject
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Found in 54 Collections and/or Records:
A. Franklin Kibler papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0454
Scope and Contents
This collection consists primarily of documents and photographs dating from A. Franklin Kibler's World War II service with the 12th Army Group, European Theater, including:
Memoranda to and from Kibler and other senior officers (1943-1945)
Headquarters, 12th Army Group Commanding General's briefings (1944-1945)
Reports, including "Reports of the General Board, United States Forces, European Theater" (G-3 Section)
Photographs
Organizational...
Allen R. Potts citation
Collection
Identifier: MS-0423
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of the certificate that awards the Purple Heart to Allen R. Potts, VMI Class of 1943. The citation is for wounds received in combat during World War II in Palau, Western Carolines, on October 4, 1944.
Arthur W. Belden, Jr., World War II certificate, 1943
Item
Scope and Contents
A certificate (in French) appointing Lieutenant Colonel Arthur W. Belden, Jr. an honorary member of the French Foreign Legion in recognition of services rendered.
C. Clement Richardson World War II papers [copies]
Collection
Identifier: MS-0516
Scope and Contents
Papers relating to C. Clement Richardson's service in the U. S. Navy during World War II primarily at Quoddy Village, Maine, which was a Navy Sea Bee base named Camp Lee-Stephenson during World War II. Includes documents concerning his service record; some material about operations at the Camp; photographs taken taken at the Camp and in the vicinity.
Charles M. Millar military certificates, 1943-1946
File
Scope and Contents
Includes a citation (1946) that reads "in grateful memory of Charles M. Millar who died in the service of his country," signed by President Harry S. Truman. Also includes a certificate (1943), humorous, U.S.S. Henderson, "Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep."
Class of 1933 World War II military service surveys
Collection — Box MS0535
Identifier: MS-0535
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of completed military service survey forms. The survey bears the title "Military Service Biography Summary, Brother Rat, Class of '33". Information includes dates of active duty, duty assignments, and "interesting assignments and experiences"
College of Avranches scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: MS-0322
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one scrapbook presented to VMI by the students of the College of Avranches (France) "as a token of their gratitude to General Patton, the Liberator of Avranches." The scarpbook contains drawings, photographs, postcards, and maps detailing the history of the town from its founding through the end of World War II.
D-Day to St. Lo certificate, 1945
Item
Scope and Contents
Certificate issued Lieutenant Colonel Philip W. "Eli" Root (VMI Class of 1918), 29th Infantry Division, certifying his service from "D-Day to St. Lo." Certificate is signed by Major General Charles H. Gerhardt.
D-Day to St. Lo certificate, 1945
Digital Image
Identifier: https://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/2425
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Diary, 1943-1944
Item
Scope and Contents
Moss's first diary entry begins on page 13 and is dated September 13, 1943, the day his unit departed for overseas duty, and the last is D-Day, June 6, 1944. During the bulk of this period his unit was in Italy at Anzio Beachhead and vicinity. Moss describes action at Anzio, German air attacks, unit casualities, and other events relating to the military campaign.
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