WWII General George S. Patton Jr. March 1946 In Memoriam Third Army Memorial Booklet
World War II era 20 page memorial booklet, prepared three month's after General Patton's death, was prepared at Third Army Headquarters in Bad Tolz, Germany, and is dated March 1946. The booklet was printed by the 667. Engr. Reproduction Train. The interior front cover bears a handwritten signature in blue ink reading Robinson E. Duff Major General U.S. Army, Ret. Duff served as Patton’s G-3 (Operations Officer) and as assistant Division commander of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. The booklet includes a printed foreword by L. K. Truscott, Jr., Lieutenant General, U. S. Army Commanding, and a printed portrait of General Patton based on a painting by B. Czadekouski, featuring a facsimile signature. The text provides biographical information and historical accounts of Third Army operations, including the campaign at Metz and the Battle of the Bulge. A black and white photograph on page 16 shows General Patton with the 1303 Engineer Regiment. Overall excellent condition with minor wear. Pickup is Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 am to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot, or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up, we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pick up within 10 days or we will dispose of the item and you will not receive a refund. TL85
[ translate ]World War II era 20 page memorial booklet, prepared three month's after General Patton's death, was prepared at Third Army Headquarters in Bad Tolz, Germany, and is dated March 1946. The booklet was printed by the 667. Engr. Reproduction Train. The interior front cover bears a handwritten signature in blue ink reading Robinson E. Duff Major General U.S. Army, Ret. Duff served as Patton’s G-3 (Operations Officer) and as assistant Division commander of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. The booklet includes a printed foreword by L. K. Truscott, Jr., Lieutenant General, U. S. Army Commanding, and a printed portrait of General Patton based on a painting by B. Czadekouski, featuring a facsimile signature. The text provides biographical information and historical accounts of Third Army operations, including the campaign at Metz and the Battle of the Bulge. A black and white photograph on page 16 shows General Patton with the 1303 Engineer Regiment. Overall excellent condition with minor wear. Pickup is Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 am to 7 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot, or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up, we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pick up within 10 days or we will dispose of the item and you will not receive a refund. TL85
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