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Historical Media, LLC
79.
VIETNAM GENERAL
Photo Album & Document Grouping - Major General Lloyd B.
RAMSEY - Americal Division
A fantastic photo album, from personal estate of
Major General Lloyd B. RAMSEY. Ramsey had very colorful
service from WWII through Vietnam. During WWII he
served as Aide-de-Camp to British General ALEXANDER
during the North Africa Campaign, participated in the
Battle of Kasserine Pass, he and his unit were the FIRST
to BERCHTESGADEN (Sorry 101st AB, it wasn't you), was
present at the raising of the American Flag over the
Eagle's Nest, and recipient of multiple Purple Hearts,
Silver Star and multiple Bronze Stars. During
Vietnam, he served as the commander of the Americal
Division. This album covers his Vietnam service. It is a
MASSIVE, heavy thing, hand made from wood with
personalized engraved name plate on cover. Also comes
with award document from South Vietnam and a large pile
of letters, many from other Generals and high officers
as well as Ramsey's response letters, after his injury
from an in country helicopter crash. The album is
filled with excellent photos - many excellent color
photos, everything you would want to see, combat,
many named officers (including NORMAN SCHWARTZKOPF and
COLIN POWELL), tanks, heavy weapons, on stage with Bob
Hope, helicopters, Ramsey receiving medals, many
articles about significant battle he commanded, photos
of his helicopter crash and him recovering in hospital
and much more! A historically significant album!
$3250
