Summer 2024 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Lot 503:
Description
Size 25 x 38 inch white over red double applique embroidery of 3rd army emblem. Hoist is inscribed in gold lettering presented to Brigadier General Charles D Palmer by the commanding general and staff headquarters 3rd army 21 October 1947. The red coloring has bled onto the white field on both sides. Charles D. Palmer (1902-1999) graduated USMA 1924, had long military career, retiring 1962 as 4-star general. During WW2 he was Chief of Staff of the 11th Armored Division later Chief of Staff of the 2nd Armored (Hell on Wheels) Division, and continued in that role as the Division participated in the Normandy invasion, the breakout from Saint-Lo, and crossing the Siegfreid Line. In October 1944, he took part in the invasion of southern France as Chief of Staff of VI Corps, holding that post as VI Corps drove through France, across the Rhine and into Germany and Austria. Along the way, he received a battlefield promotion to Brigadier General. In 1945, he was Chief of Staff 4th Service Command and Chief of Staff, Seventh Army. In 1947, he was Chief of Staff, Third Army. During 1954-55 he was Chief of Staff, U.S. European Command. From 1955-57, Palmer was Deputy Commander-in-Chief, US Army Forces Far East. He was Deputy Commanding General, Eighth Army in 1957-58; Commanding General, Sixth Army in 1958-59; and Deputy Commander-in-Chief, US European Command from 1959-62.
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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