World War (1939-1945)
Subject
Subject Source: Fast (Faceted Application Of Subject Terminology)
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
George J. Tompkins, Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: MS-0467
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of World War II papers that document the United States Army service of George J. Tompkins, Jr. (VMI Class of 1944). Included is General Eisenhower's letter to the troops that were about to participate in the D-Day invasion (June 1944), and a similar item from President Roosevelt.
Leonard T. Gerow papers
Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MS-0100
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of documents and photographs (approximately 120 items) from the military career of U.S. Army General Leonard T. Gerow. The collection includes correspondence with General Dwight D. Eisenhower, autobiographical material, speeches (1945 to 1948), and
photographs. Material complementary to this collection is located in Gerow's student/alumni file, which is located in the VMI Archives.
Letter from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Leonard T. Gerow, 1964 June 5
Item
Scope and Contents
Letter mentions D-Day and expresses gratitude for Leonard T. Gerow.
Letter from Dwight D. Eisenhower to Leonard T. Gerow, 1964 June 5
Digital Image
Identifier: https://digitalcollections.vmi.edu/digital/collection/p15821coll11/id/1702
Found in:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
