Oliver Pierce, former tank commander

Creator

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Identifier

20026108

Description

Oliver Pierce, former tank commander, pointing to map of France. He's showing where the 4th Armored Division broke ahead so fast in August 1944, that General Patton had to send planes ahead to find its columns. Mr. Pierce is wearing a sport coat, necktie, and trousers. He is standing with one hand in the pocket of his trousers. Wherever they were, Monday, veterans of the 4th Armored Division's campaign across Europe constituted themselves as guard of honor as their commander, Lieutenant General George S. Patton was laid to rest in Luxembourg. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, December 24, 1945.

Archival Date

1945-12-24

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-377

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Pierce, Oliver; Patton, George S. (Lt. Gen.); Maps; United States. Army. Armored Division, 4th