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Soldiers' memorabilia and military service related manuscriptsMS.0287

Soldiers' memorabilia and military service related manuscriptsMS.0287


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Virginia Military Institute Archives

VMI Archives
Preston Library
Lexington, VA 24450
Business Number: 540-464-7516
archives@vmi.edu
URL: http://www.vmi.edu/archives

Repository
Virginia Military Institute Archives
Identification
MS.0287
Title
Soldiers' memorabilia and military service related manuscripts 1917-1994
Quantity
0.5 Linear Feet
Location
Manuscripts stacks
Language
English .

Administrative Information

Conditions Governing Use

Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for 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.

Conditions Governing Access

There are no restrictions

Preferred Citation

Soldiers' memorabilia and military service related manuscripts. Manuscript # 0287. Virginia Military Institute Archives

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of documents and printed material dating from World War I, World War II, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf War. Most items were donated by VMI alumni and they represent the types of items retained by returning soldiers.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Memorabilia
  • Persian Gulf War (1991)
  • Soldiers
  • Vietnam War (1961-1975)
  • World War, 1914-1918
  • World War, 1939-1945

Significant Persons Associated With the Collection

  • George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936
  • Gerhardt, Charles H., Major General
  • Gray, Jan M.
  • Harris, Oliver E.
  • Howard, Richard J. (Richard Jackson), ?-1916
  • Kowadlo, Keith
  • Root, Philip W.
  • Seargeant, Billy M.
  • Snyder, Thomas E. (Thomas Earl)
  • Traver, Richard E. (Richard Edward)
  • Warrington, James M.
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Container List

World War I
Harris, Oliver E.Howard, Richard J. (Richard Jackson), ?-1916George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-1936
3 items
1918-1922English.
Scope and Contents

The Oliver E. Harris material (one item) consists of a printed postcard that features the achievements of the 1st Division, Allied Expeditionary Forces.

The Richard J. Howard material (two items) consists of documents from the British government sent to Howard's mother that relate to his war service. One item details the receipt of medals while the other is a document from previous hit King  next hit previous hit George  next hit V recognizing his service.

Biographical / Historical

Oliver E. Harris was from Rockbridge previous hit County  next hit, Virginia. He served in Company H., 18th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces.

Richard J. Howard, VMI Class of 1915, was a Second Lieutenant, British Expeditionary Forces, Black Watch. He was killed in action in France on March 17, 1916.

  • Postcard, Oliver E. Harris
    Harris, Oliver E.1918English.
    Transcription

    First American Troops to Land in France and last to go home

    FIRST in sector. to shoot at Germans. to attack. to conduct a raid. to be raided. to capture prisoners. to suffer casualties. Sto be cited singly in general orders. in number of division, corps and Army Commanders and General Staff Officers produced from its personnel. In front line 220 days. Captured 163 officers and 6,304 men, 119 pieces of field artillery, 62 trench mortars, 413 machine guns. Casualties 21,612. Killed and died of wounds 4,411. Replacements received 30,206. Distinguished service crosses won 356.

    Scope and Contents

    Printed postcard that features the achievements of the 1st Division, Allied Expeditionary Forces.

  • Letter, Richard J. Howard receipt of medals
    1922 May 31English.
    Scope and Contents

    Letter from the British government to Richard J. Howard's mother. The letter transmitts the Star British War and Victory Medals.

  • Recognition of service, Richard J. Howard
    George V, King of Great Britain, 1865-19361922English.
    Scope and Contents

    One document from previous hit King  next hit previous hit George V that recognizes Richard J. Howard's service.

World War II
1941-1945English.
  • Thomas E. Snyder
    2 items
    1942-1944English.
    Scope and Contents

    This folder consists of two items, including a Military Identification Card (1942) and a printed circular from General Dwight D. Eisenhower distributed to soldiers prior to D-Day, 1944.

  • Richard E. Traver
    Traver, Richard E. (Richard Edward)1937-1944English.
    Scope and Contents

    This file consists of items related to Richard E. Traver's (VMI Class of 1941) military service, including: Letter written in Chinese from the Section of Military Affairs, Department of War, Nanking, China (1937) Christmas card (1944) Flyer (1944) Europe Road Map Series, 1:1,000,000 A.M.S. 6303, First Edition - AMS 1, France, Army Map Service, Corps of Engineers, U. S. Army (1944) V-Mail "Greetings from Britain" Excerpts of letters exchanged by American and German Commanders at Brest, France

  • D-Day to St. Lo certificate
    Gerhardt, Charles H., Major General
    1 items
    1945English.
    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.

Vietnam War
Seargeant, Billy M.Warrington, James M.Gray, Jan M.1961-1975English.
Scope and Contents

This folder includes: A Safe Conduct Pass for Billy M. Seargeant (VMI Class of 1968) Certificates issued by the Vietnamese government (Jan Gray, VMI Class of 1963) Printed material (James M. Warrington, VMI Class of 1948B)

Persian Gulf War
Kowadlo, Keith
7 items
English.
Scope and Contents

This folder includes: Receipt for property given to citizens by United States soldiers Propaganda leaflet dropped on Iraqi troops Card written by schoolchildren to United States soldiers Calendar page (in Arabic) featuring a photo of Saddam Hussein