Simpson, William H. (William Hood), 1888-1980

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William H. Simpson was a United States (U.S.) Army officer who served as chief of staff of the 33rd Division, American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) during World War I (WWI). He then commanded Camp Walters, Texas. During World War II (WWII) he was with the 35th and 30th Infantry Divisions and was a commanding general of the 9th Army from 1944-1945 and of the 2nd Army to 1946.

From the description of The William H. Simpson papers, 1909-1980. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 47904746

U.S. Army officer.

From the description of Reminiscences of William H. Simpson : oral history, 1972. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 309742706
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referencedIn Biography -- Simpson, William Hood. Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library
creatorOf Omicran Pi Phi. Papers. United States Military Academy, USMA Library
creatorOf Simpson, William H. (William Hood), 1888-1982. William H. Simpson photograph collection. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
referencedIn Paramount Pictures, Inc., Collection. 1951 - 1951. Motion Picture Newsreel Films. 10/1941 - 3/1957. PARAMOUNT NEWS [APR. 3] National Archives at College Park
referencedIn George S. Patton Papers, 1807-1979, (bulk 1904-1945) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn David Goldin Collection. 1932 - 1952. Audio Recordings of Radio Broadcasts of Speeches, Interviews, Combat Reports, Special Events, Public Affairs, and Entertainment for U.S. Troops. 1932 - 1952. MESSAGES FROM GENERALS National Archives at College Park
referencedIn George S. Patton Papers, 1807-1979, (bulk 1904-1945) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
referencedIn David Goldin Collection. 1932 - 1952. Audio Recordings of Radio Broadcasts of Speeches, Interviews, Combat Reports, Special Events, Public Affairs, and Entertainment for U.S. Troops. 1932 - 1952. INTERVIEW WITH ARMY GENERALS National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the "Combat Bulletin" Program Series. 1944 - 1951. AIR SUPPORT ON WESTERN FRONT, ETC National Archives at College Park
referencedIn University of Texas Institute of Texan Cultures at San Antonio. The Institute of Texan Cultures collection, 1982. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
referencedIn Leland Hobbs Papers. 1910 - 1966. Photographs Dwight D. Eisenhower Library
referencedIn Moore, James E. (James Edward), 1902-1986. The James E. Moore papers, 1935-1984. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
creatorOf Simpson, William H. (William Hood), 1888-1982. The William H. Simpson papers, 1909-1980. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
referencedIn Records of the Office of War Information. 1926 - 1951. Motion Picture Films from "United News" Newsreels. 1942 - 1945. MARINES RAISE FLAG OVER IWO JIMA [ETC.] National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Paramount Pictures, Inc., Collection. 1951 - 1951. Motion Picture Newsreel Films. 10/1941 - 3/1957. PARAMOUNT NEWS [MAR. 20] National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Dwight D. Eisenhower Library Oral History Collection. 1962 - 1998. Oral History Transcripts. 1962 - 1998. Oral History Interviews with William H. Simpson Dwight D. Eisenhower Library
referencedIn Paramount Pictures, Inc., Collection. 1951 - 1951. Motion Picture Newsreel Films. 10/1941 - 3/1957. PARAMOUNT NEWS [MAY 12] National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of War Information. 1926 - 1951. Motion Picture Films from "United News" Newsreels. 1942 - 1945. LEADERS VISIT WESTERN FRONT [ETC.] National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Simpson, William H., 1888-. Reminiscences of William H. Simpson : oral history, 1972. Columbia University in the City of New York, Columbia University Libraries
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the "Combat Bulletin" Program Series. 1944 - 1951. ACTIVITIES IN EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS: R.A.F. SINKS THE quot;TIRPITZquot; [ETC.] National Archives at College Park
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associatedWith Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969. person
associatedWith Moore, James E. (James Edward), 1902-1986. person
associatedWith Omicran Pi Phi. corporateBody
correspondedWith Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945. person
associatedWith Simpson, William H. person
associatedWith United States. Army. Army, 2nd. corporateBody
associatedWith United States. Army. Army, 9th. corporateBody
associatedWith United States. Army. Corps, IV corporateBody
associatedWith United States. Army. Corps, XII corporateBody
associatedWith United States. Army. Division, 33rd. corporateBody
associatedWith United States. Army. Infantry Division, 30th. corporateBody
associatedWith United States. Army. Infantry Division, 35th. corporateBody
associatedWith United States Military Academy corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Africa, North
Camp Walters (Tex.)
France--Normandy
Camp Wolters (Tex.)
Germany
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Ardennes, Battle of the, 1944-1945
Veterans
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
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Birth 1888-05-19

Death 1980-08-15

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