MAJOR GENERAL GEORGE BIBB PICKETT JR. - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/10/1967 - HFSID 171641
Sale Price $180.00
Reg. $200.00
GEORGE B. PICKETT JR.
U.S. Army Major General sends letter to fan, signs name in black
ink
Typed letter signed: "George B. Pickett, Jr." in black ink. 1
page, 7x8½. Written on letterhead with service flag embossed in top margin.
January 10, 1967. In full: "Dear Mr. Alford: Inclosed please find the
autographed photograph that you requested. I am very flattered that you included
my picture as one of your collection, and I also hope that it will be of some
benefit in furthering the education of your children. Sincerely". General
George B. Pickett Jr. (d. 2003) was a 1941 graduate of West Point and
was one of General George Patton's youngest battalion commanders in World War
II; he was one of the more successful commanders during the Battle of the
Bulge despite being twice wounded. Pickett also went on to serve in Korea and
Vietnam. He was inducted into the Alabama (his home-state) Hall of Fame and
served as president of the Alabama Society of the Sons of the American
Revolution. Normal mailing folds. Slightly toned. Corners rounded. Light
surface creases. Otherwise, fine condition.
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