Fall 2025 Military & Collectibles Auction
Lot 237:
Description
WWII 1945 Army Major General Robert S. Beightler 37th Infantry Division Signed Letter and Signed Japanese Government Money. This signed letter includes a signed Japanese Government currency given to the recipient of the letter. Overall, nice condition for its age. Information found on the internet. Robert Sprague Beightler (March 21, 1892-February 12, 1978) was a US Army two-star General. In the military, he reached the rank of major general, and served as military governor of Okinawa, War Department General Staff, and as commander of the 37th Infantry Division. Beightler was the only WWII National Guard general to have commanded his division for the length of the war. In addition to being one of only eleven generals who commanded their divisions for the entire war and the longest-serving of these eleven, Beightler was appointed to the Regular Army in 1946 as one of only two National Guard major generals to receive such an appointment at that time.
Condition: See description for notes on condition. Please note that all items are sold as is without returns, so please ask questions in advance of bidding.
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