Marion Military Institute honorary rank for Eugene B. Sledge
This certificate was presented to Eugene B. Sledge on November 1, 1989, to confer on him the honorary rank of Colonel in the Marion Military Insitute Corps of Cadets. Sledge was a freshman in the Corps of Cadets at Marion during the fall term of 1942. At the end of the term on December 3, 1942, he e...
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Eugene B. Sledge documents Sledge, E. B. (Eugene Bondurant), 1923-; World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans; Veterans -- United States; Military education Marion Military Institute Education -- Military Education; History -- 1929-1945: The Great Depression and World War II WWII; Writer |
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This certificate was presented to Eugene B. Sledge on November 1, 1989, to confer on him the honorary rank of Colonel in the Marion Military Insitute Corps of Cadets. Sledge was a freshman in the Corps of Cadets at Marion during the fall term of 1942. At the end of the term on December 3, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, which was recruiting on campus. Sledge went on to serve briefly in the V-12 officer training program at Georgia Tech before dropping out to serve as an enlisted Marine. He fought in the Pacific campaign in World War II at Peleliu and Okinawa. Many years later, Sledge wrote an account of his combat experiences, published under the title With The Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa. With The Old Breed was extremely well-received by veterans and civilians alike for its gritty account of front-line combat. Sledge was invited to return to Marion on November 1, 1989, to speak about his experiences and his book. He was honored with this certificate of rank and a military parade during his visit. |
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Marion Military Institute honorary rank for Eugene B. SledgeThis certificate was presented to Eugene B. Sledge on November 1, 1989, to confer on him the honorary rank of Colonel in the Marion Military Insitute Corps of Cadets. Sledge was a freshman in the Corps of Cadets at Marion during the fall term of 1942. At the end of the term on December 3, 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, which was recruiting on campus. Sledge went on to serve briefly in the V-12 officer training program at Georgia Tech before dropping out to serve as an enlisted Marine. He fought in the Pacific campaign in World War II at Peleliu and Okinawa. Many years later, Sledge wrote an account of his combat experiences, published under the title With The Old Breed at Peleliu and Okinawa. With The Old Breed was extremely well-received by veterans and civilians alike for its gritty account of front-line combat. Sledge was invited to return to Marion on November 1, 1989, to speak about his experiences and his book. He was honored with this certificate of rank and a military parade during his visit.Marion Military InstituteAuburn University Libraries1989-11-011980sMarion (Ala.)Sledge, E. B. (Eugene Bondurant), 1923-; World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans; Veterans -- United States; Military educationMarion Military InstituteEducation -- Military Education; History -- 1929-1945: The Great Depression and World War IIJPEGTextRG 96-38, box 1, folder 7Marion honorary degreeEugene Sledge papersAuburn University Libraries. Special Collections and Archives.engThis image is the property of the Auburn University Libraries and is intended for non-commercial use. Users of the image are asked to acknowledge the Auburn University Libraries. For information about obtaining high-resolution copies of this and other images in this collection, please contact the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections & Archives Department at archives@auburn.edu or (334) 844-1732.WWII; Writerhttp://cdm17353.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/ebsledge/id/127 |
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