Philip A. Costello papers, 1999.

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Philip A. Costello papers, 1999.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/61522391

General description of the collection: The Philip A. Costello papers consists of a letter written by Costello on 6 October 1999 for inclusion in the World War II Veterans Survey. In his letter, Costello describes conversations that he witnessed between General Woods and General Patton, and his intentional coughing to remind the arguing generals of his presence. He also describes overhearing a telephone conversation in which General Woods promised to send Brigadier General Dager to help another unit.

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Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945

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George Smith Patton Jr. (November 11, 1885 – December 21, 1945) was a general of the United States Army who commanded the Seventh United States Army in the Mediterranean theater of World War II, and the United States Army Central in France and Germany after the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Born in 1885, Patton attended the Virginia Military Institute and the United States Military Academy at West Point. He studied fencing and designed the M1913 Cavalry Saber, more commonly known ...

Woods, John Aubin.

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Little is known about John Woods. From the description of John Woods papers 1770-1787 1770,1787. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 47290814 Lawyer from New York, N.Y. From the description of Opinion as to the Validity of John Tunicker's Will, 1784 June 2. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122640998 ...

Costello, Philip A.

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Philip A. Costello served during World War II with the 144th Armored Signal Company, 4th Armored Division. From the description of Philip A. Costello papers, 1999. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 61522391 ...

United States. Army. Armored Division, 4th. Armored Signal Company.

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