Fall 2025 Military & Collectibles Auction
Lot 243:
Description
WWII 1945 US Marine Corps Major General Clifton B. Cates 4th Marine Division Signed Letter & Insignia. Cates initials are also on the envelope. This letter was in response to the recipient requesting a patch. Information found on the internet. Clifton Bledsoe Cates (August 31, 1893-June 4, 1970) was an American general who served as the 19th Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1948 to 1951, holding the rank of a US Marine Corps 4 star General. He earned recognition for his heroism during WWI at the Battle of Belleau Wood and for his exceptional leadership during the Battle of Iwo Jima in WWII. Cates is widely regarded as one of the most distinguished young officers of World War I. His remarkable career included commanding a platoon, a company, a battalion, a regiment, and a division, making him one of the few officers across all branches of service to have achieved this feat in combat.
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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