General Bruce Clarke
Details Of The Artifact
All original ike jacket (photo matched) with history from General Clarke.
A Bit Of History About General Bruce Clarke
In December of 1944 during the Battle Of The Bulge Bruce Clarke was convinced that Saint Vith with its road networks would be vital to hold and if possible stop the thrust of the Germans onslaught. Clarke leading Combat Command B of the 7th Armored held his position at St. Vith from Dec 17 through Dec 23 until ordered to withdraw. Historian Russell Weigley said that "more than any other of the many defensive stands in the Ardennes... it was the battle of St. Vith that bought the time required by Allied generalship to recapture control of the battle."
General Withers Burress
About The Artifact
Green four pocket service coat ribbons and SSI orginal with bullion stars added (see photo of where the stars once were)
A bit of history about Gen Burress
During WWII General Burress activated, organized, trained and commanded the 100th Infantry Division throughout its active existance. As Part of the 7th Army the division served in combat from 1 November until V-E Day. As Commanding General 100th Division he was one of only 11 men to command the same division from mobilization to thr end of the war. Recognized for his leadership skill he was promoted soon after the war to command the Six Corps.