Iwo Jima Map used by BG John S. Letcher in battle, 1945

Location of collection:

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Preston Library

Virginia Military Institute

345 Letcher Ave.

Lexington, VA 24450-0304

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Jeffrey S. Kozak

Email: archives@vmi.edu

Phone: (540) 464-7516

Phone: (540) 464-7566

Fax: (540) 464-7089

Web: www.vmi.edu/archives

Summary

Extent:

1 items

Creator:

Letcher, John S. (John Seymour) (1903-1994)

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

Map, "Iwo Jima Volcano Islands. Special Air and Gunnery Target Map". Dated 1944 November 12. Used by VMI Alumnus and Marine Corps officer John S. Letcher, who played a prominent role in the battle of Iwo Jima in early 1945. This map is a companion piece to a 3D map model which is in the VMI Museum.

Physical location:

Oversized case, maps drawer

Dimensions:

approximately 23 x 29 inches

Indexed terms

Subjects:

World War, 1939-1945—Maps
Military maps
Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945
Maps

Names:

Letcher, John S. (John Seymour) (1903-1994)