Harry H. Critz photograph collection. 1935-1973.

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Harry H. Critz photograph collection. 1935-1973.

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Contains the following types of materials: photographs, photo albums. Covers the following wars: Korean War, Vietnam War. General description of the collection: The Harry H. Critz photograph collection deals mostly with the later years of his service in Korea and Vietnam. Most of the photo albums are of photos of Critz visiting various Republic of Korea (ROK) Army units during the period 1967-1968. There is also an album of his visit to Mexico in September 1968. One small album and several loose photos are of Critz visiting sites in Vietnam in 1966 and again in 1968; none deal specifically with the war or action there. There are two photos of West Point in 1935, several during his service at Fort Lewis, Washington, and several of his retirement ceremony and parade presided over by General William C. Westmoreland.

4 boxes (225 photographs)

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7594356

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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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...

Critz, Harry H. (Harry Herndon), 1912-

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Harry Herndon Critz was born in 1912 and became a United States (U.S.) Army officer, chief of staff (CoS), and commanding general (CG) of 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; secretary of staff for Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE); and commanding general for U.S. Army, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. From the description of The Harry H. Critz papers, 1931-1981. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 46854754 Harry H. Critz graduated from th...

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Westmoreland, William Childs, 1914-2005

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U.S. military leader during the Vietnam War. From the description of William C. Westmoreland oral history interview : Tape and transcript, 1982 February 11 [sound recording] / conducted by Ron Priddis and Scott Faulring. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122479992 William Childs Westmoreland (1914-2005) was commander of all American forces in the Vietnam War, in his role as Commander of the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, 1964 to 1968. He was Chief of Staff of the U....