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Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945 to Frank Stockdale re: rumor of his being knighted by the King

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06760.19 Author/Creator: Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1945/10/02 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 26.8 cm, Width: 20.8 cm Order a Copy

Patton mentions "a rumor that his Majesty the King may ask for my presence shortly to give me the KBE." Patton was not knighted.

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945

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