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Lemuel C. Shepherd Papers, mss 00006, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.
The papers were donated by Lemuel C. Shepherd.
Lemuel C. Shepherd |
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| Significant Events | ||
| 1896 February 10 | Born in Norfolk, Virginia. | |
| 1917 June | Graduated from the Virginia Military Institute. | |
| 1917-1919 | Served with the 5th Marines, 2nd Division, American Expeditionary Forces, France. | |
| 1920-1922 | Aide to the Commandant of the Marines Corps; junior White House aide. | |
| 1922 | Married Virginia Tunstall Driver. They had four children. | |
| 1922-1925 | Served on U. S. Ships, Idaho and Nevada. | |
| 1927-1929 | Served with the 4th Marines in China. | |
| 1937-1939 | Commander, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Brigade, Fleet Marine Force. | |
| 1939-1942 | Staff member, Marine Corps School. | |
| 1942-1943 | Regimental Commander, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division. | |
| 1943-1944 | Assistant Division Commander, 1st Marine Division. | |
| 1944-1945 | Commanding General, 6th Marine Division. | |
| 1946-1948 | Assistant Commandant and Chief of Staff, Marine Corps. | |
| 1948-1950 | Commandant, U. S. Marine Corps Schools. | |
| 1950-1951 | Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. | |
| 1952-1956 | Commandant, Marine Corps. | |
| 1956 | Retired from Marine Corps. Served as Chairman, Inter-American Defense Board. | |
| 1990 August 6 | Died at his home in La Jolla, California. Buried Arlington National Cemetery. | |
The Lemuel C. Shepherd Papers consist primarily of photograph albums and scrapbooks dating from Shepherd's years as a VMI cadet, as Commandant of the Marine Corps, and from his service as President of the Inter-American Defense Board. Topics included in this pictorial record are inspection trips to Japan, Korea, Okinawa and stateside bases, as well as visits to several Latin American Countries. Also included are photographs from the surrender ceremony at Tsingao, China, October 25, 1945.
The collection also contains limited correspondence and military orders from the World War I and II eras; an interview with General Shepherd conducted by the archivist of the MacArthur Library; clippings; and printed material.
This correspondence is miscellaneous in nature and consists of fewer than 20 items. Correspondents and topics include: Mobert Bonhomme; Nagano Eiji (Japanese General); Chaplain W. F. McClain; Mrs. Lemuel C. Shepherd; Guam Liberation Day; a form letter for the sympathy message sent to parents of soldiers killed in action.
Transcript of an oral history interview conducted by the archivist at the MacArthur Library.
Includes both printed and typescript/signed documents.
Primarily clippings; also some memorabilia, including invitations from Mrs. Roosevelt and a thank you note signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Primarily newspaper clippings concerning Guam and New Britain.
Primarily clippings concerning Okinawa; limited memorabilia.
Includes clippings, postcards, photographs, printed materials.
A collection of approximately 35 metal insignias.
Includes visits to Korea, Yokosura Marine Barracks, Camp Pendleton, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Miami).
Argentina, Brazil
Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Haiti, Paraguay, Peru.
Notes concerning origin of Japanese sword of surrender; circular, Japanese propaganda; citation for distinguished service medal.