William H. Simpson photograph collection. 1906-1974.
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United States. Army. Corps, IV
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United States. Army. Corps, XII
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United States Military Academy
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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...
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 rec...
United States. Army. Army, 9th
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