Brigadier General Williams Hood Simpson

Creator

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Identifier

20045415

Description

Brigadier General William Hood Simpson is the commander of Camp Wolters Infantry Replacement Center at Mineral Wells, Texas. He is being nominated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt for promotion to Major General. General Simpson is sitting at his desk speaking on the telephone. He is dressed in his military uniform. Townspeople, friends from civilian and military life, and family are keeping the General's telephone line busy with congratulations. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, morning edition, September 30, 1941.

Archival Date

1941-09-29

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1251

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Simpson, William Hood (Brig. Gen.); Simpson, William Hood (Maj. Gen.); Infantry Replacement Center; Military Camps; Military uniforms; Desks; Offices; Telephones; Roosevelt; Franklin D. (Pres.); Fort Wolters (Tex.)