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Patton, George S. (1885-1945) Headquarters XXI Corps

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09591.11.02 Author/Creator: Patton, George S. (1885-1945) Place Written: Germany Type: Typed letter Date: 25 April 1945 Pagination: 1 p ; 20.3 x 33.1 cm. Order a Copy

The document is a typed copy of correspondence between Lieutenant General G.S. Patton and Major General Troy H. Middleton. Patton is thanking Middleton for the bravery of his troops at Bastogne and their subsequent movements in the Rhine. Middleton writes back that he is humbled by the honor and has trashing to his officers Patton's words of appreciation.

Patton, George S. (George Smith)., 1885-1945

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