Brigadier General William Hood Simpson

Creator

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Identifier

20045348

Description

Brigadier General William Hood Simpson is being transferred to Camp Wolters in Mineral Wells, Texas where he will serve as commanding officer of the camp. General Simpson grew up on a ranch outside of Weatherford, Texas. In 1905 he attended West Point to begin his military career. He is shown in his official military photograph, taken when he was promoted to his current rank. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, morning edition, March 18, 1941.

Archival Date

1941-03-17

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1250

Original Format

Copy of Original Image

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Simpson, William Hood (Brig. Gen.); Military; Military personnel; Military uniforms; Fort Wolters (Tex.); Portrait photographs