General James A. Van Fleet Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
GENERAL JAMES A. VAN FLEET
Born: March 19, 1892 in Coytesville (Fort Lee), New Jersey
Died: September 23, 1992 in Polk City, Florida
Biography
Van Fleet commanded the 8th Infantry and went ashore on Utah Beach on D-Day. He took part in the sieges of Brest and Metz and broke through the Siegfried Line in February, 1945. In the Korean War, he succeeded General Ridgway as commander of the 8th Army, commanded it through months of bitter fighting, and was promoted to General in July, 1951.
Film Credits
#flbgn# 1954 Longines Chronoscope#fidbgn#18484#fidend##flend# (in person), #flbgn# 1988 Korea: The Unknown War#fidbgn#43438#fidend##flend# (in person), #flbgn# 1953 What's My Line#fidbgn#18201#fidend##flend# (in person), #flbgn# 1999 The Korean War: Fire and Ice#fidbgn#56045#fidend##flend# (Other)
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GENERAL JAMES A. VAN FLEET - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 24454Photograph of James A. Van Fleet in uniform, signed "James A. Van Fleet". Van Fleet commanded the 8th Infantry during the D-Day invasion and later led the III Corps across Germany in March 1945.Price: $300.00
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GENERAL JAMES A. VAN FLEET - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204056Photograph of James A. Van Fleet shaking hands with a soldier, signed "James A. Van Fleet". Documenting his role as Colonel during D-Day and later as Major General, this item highlights his significant contributions in World War II.
Price: $300.00
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GENERAL JAMES A. VAN FLEET - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204058Photograph of James A. Van Fleet shows him sitting on a platform. Photograph signed: "James A. Van Fleet". Van Fleet commanded the 8th Infantry during the D-Day invasion and later led the III Corps in 1945.
Price: $300.00
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GENERAL JAMES A. VAN FLEET - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 206838Photograph of James A. Van Fleet shaking a soldier's hand, signed "James A. Van Fleet". Colonel Van Fleet commanded the 8th Infantry during D-Day and later led the III Corps in 1945, contributing to significant military advances.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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GENERAL JAMES A. VAN FLEET - COMMEMORATIVE SHEET WITH FIRST DAY CANCELLATION CIRCA 1964 - HFSID 183845Commemorative sheet signed by James A. Van Fleet, including the text of the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. It contains facsimile signatures of original signatories and a United Nations 5-cent stamp postmarked October 23, 1964, marking the treaty's first day of issue.
Sale Price $195.00
$240.00
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GENERAL JAMES A. VAN FLEET - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 191757Printed reproduction features a front page from the July 27, 1953, issue of The New York Times, signed by James A. Van Fleet. It includes articles about the end of fighting in Korea and has affixed stamps postmarked July 21, 1980.
Price: $200.00
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GENERAL JAMES A. VAN FLEET - FIRST DAY COVER SIGNED - HFSID 83124First day cover signed by James A. Van Fleet, commemorating the 25th anniversary of U.S. Savings Bonds. Affixed with a 5-cent "We Appreciate Our Servicemen" stamp, postmarked Sioux City, Iowa, on October 26, 1966, the first day of issue.
Price: $180.00
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GENERAL JAMES A. VAN FLEET - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/29/1972 - HFSID 172065Typed letter signed by James A. Van Fleet reminisces about the Army Navy Game of 1914, addressed to Colonel A. M. Wayand. Van Fleet discusses memories of the game, his experiences in Greece, and his military career.
Price: $500.00
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GENERAL JAMES A. VAN FLEET - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 06/29/1972 - HFSID 172066Typed letter signed: "Van," sent by James A. Van Fleet in 1972, inviting Colonel Charles C. Herrick to visit Florida in the fall. The letter expresses gratitude and mentions planned activities. Van Fleet is noted for his military achievements during World War II and the Korean War.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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GENERAL JAMES A. VAN FLEET - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/25/1980 - HFSID 167584Typed letter signed by James A. Van Fleet, dated August 25, 1980, addresses Ms. Barbara Rice, suggesting an angle for her paper. In the letter, he discusses U.S. military research and the cold war. Fold crease through signature.
Price: $300.00
