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Virginia Military Institute Archives

A. Franklin Kibler papers, 1943/1952

1 cubic feet 2 manuscript boxes

This collection consists primarily of documents and photographs dating from A. Franklin Kibler's World War II service with the 12th Army Group, European Theater, including:

  • Memoranda to and from Kibler and other senior officers (1943-1945)
  • Headquarters, 12th Army Group Commanding General's briefings (1944-1945)
  • Reports, including "Reports of the General Board, United States Forces, European Theater" (G-3 Section)
  • Photographs
  • Organizational charts

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A. Franklin Kibler papers, 1943/1952 1 cubic feet 2 manuscript boxes

Kibler, A. Franklin (Abram Franklin), 1891-1955

This collection consists primarily of documents and photographs dating from A. Franklin Kibler's World War II service with the 12th Army Group, European Theater, including:

  • Memoranda to and from Kibler and other senior officers (1943-1945)
  • Headquarters, 12th Army Group Commanding General's briefings (1944-1945)
  • Reports, including "Reports of the General Board, United States Forces, European Theater" (G-3 Section)
  • Photographs
  • Organizational charts

Virginia Military Institute Archives

Norborne P. Gatling, Jr., World War II diary transcription, 1941/1945

1 items

This collection consists of one diary transcription [typescript, photocopy] titled "My Military Service, 11 August 1941 to 1 November 1945." It is a detailed account of Norborne P. Gatling, Jr.'s life in the United States Army, including information about:

  • Stateside training
  • Traveling by convoy to England
  • Preparation for the Normandy, France invasion
  • D-Day and immediate aftermath
  • Subsequent campaigns in France and Central Europe

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Diary transcription, 1941/1945

This diary transcription [typescript, photocopy] is titled "My Military Service, 11 August 1941 to 1 November 1945." It is a detailed account of Norborne P. Gatling, Jr.'s life in the United States Army, including information about:

  • Stateside training
  • Traveling by convoy to England
  • Preparation for the Normandy, France invasion
  • D-Day and immediate aftermath
  • Subsequent campaigns in France and Central Europe

Norborne P. Gatling, Jr., World War II diary transcription, 1941/1945 1 items

Gatling, Norborne P., Jr. (Norborne Pescud), 1901-1988

This collection consists of one diary transcription [typescript, photocopy] titled "My Military Service, 11 August 1941 to 1 November 1945." It is a detailed account of Norborne P. Gatling, Jr.'s life in the United States Army, including information about:

  • Stateside training
  • Traveling by convoy to England
  • Preparation for the Normandy, France invasion
  • D-Day and immediate aftermath
  • Subsequent campaigns in France and Central Europe

Virginia Military Institute Archives

VMI at War Project collection, 1941/1995

5.5 cubic feet 5 boxes

This collection contains autobiographical and biographical information about the military service of alumni veterans of World War II through the first Gulf War. The alumni responses range in length from short summaries to longer narrative descriptions detailing their service. Some files contain related photographs and documents.

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Virginia Military Institute Archives

George J. Tompkins, Jr. papers, 1944/1945

7 items

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.

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George J. Tompkins, Jr. papers, 1944/1945 7 items

Tompkins, George J., Jr. (George Johnson), 1922-?

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.

Virginia Military Institute Archives

John L. Couper collection, 1936/1992

4 Linear Feet

This collection consists of items related to John L. Couper, including correspondence (to parents and other family) and two photograph albums documenting service during World War II. The bulk of this collection is dated 1942 to 1946. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including training in Great Britain, field hospital operations in Europe, and comments about daily aspects of war. The photographs document the unit's movements, staff, and activities in England, France and Belgium. In addition, this collection includes a photograph album (1936-1937) dating from Couper's VMI cadetship, and extensive material documenting various VMI Class of 1937 reunions.

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John L. Couper collection, 1936/1992 4 Linear Feet

Couper, John L. (John Lee), 1916-2000

This collection consists of items related to John L. Couper, including correspondence (to parents and other family) and two photograph albums documenting service during World War II. The bulk of this collection is dated 1942 to 1946. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including training in Great Britain, field hospital operations in Europe, and comments about daily aspects of war. The photographs document the unit's movements, staff, and activities in England, France and Belgium. In addition, this collection includes a photograph album (1936-1937) dating from Couper's VMI cadetship, and extensive material documenting various VMI Class of 1937 reunions.

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