World War (1939-1945)
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Subject Source: Fast (Faceted Application Of Subject Terminology)
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Arthur W. Belden, Jr. (Class of 1923) World War II certificate, 1943
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Certificate (in French) appointing LTC Belden an honorary member of the French Foreign Legion in recognition of services rendered
Charles M. Millar (Class of 1937) military certificates, 1943; 1946
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Citation, "in grateful memory of Charles M. Millar who died in the service of his country", 1946, signed by President Harry S. Truman. Certificate, humorous,1943, U. S.S. Henderson, "Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep"
D-Day to St. Lo certificate, 1945
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Certificate issued to some members of the 29th Infantry Division certifying their service from "D-Day to St. Lo". Signed by Maj. Gen. Charles H. Gerhardt
Frederick A. Hippey (Class of 1939) World War II certificates, 1945
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Includes citation, "In grateful memory of Major Frederick A. Hippey who died in the service of his country in the Asiatic Area, August 6, 1945". Signed by President Truman. Also, three certificates in Chinese -Appointment of Maj. Frederick A. Hippey, VMI 1939 as an Instructor in the artillery section of the Training Corps, Yunnan Branch of Military Council of China signed by Chiang Kai-shek, Head of Training Corps; Certificate of Award in consideration of Meritorious services...The Special...
George Hightower lectures on the Flying Tigers of World War II [dvd], 1990
Item — Box 04, Media Case/Sleeve: 207
Identifier: DVD207
Marines in World War II - General.
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Primarily newspaper clippings concerning Guam and New Britain.
Marines in World War II- 6th Marine Division
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Primarily clippings concerning Okinawa; limited memorabilia.
Oral History Project, HI-393, World War II, Fall 2015, 2015
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Interviews with World War II era VMI alumni conducted by cadets taking History 393 - World War II - taught by LTC Bradley L. Coleman. Fall semester, 2015. The interviews cover cadet experiences from the era as well as military service.
In addition, a collaborate effort between Dr. Coleman and journalist Lisa Tracy resulted in a number of interviews conducted by Ms. Tracy with VMI World War II alumni. These are also part of this series. Ms. Tracy is the granddaughter of the VMI...
Soldiers' miscellaneous documents, World War II
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Miscellaneous documents saved by soldiers during their World War II service years
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