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Alumni and VMI certificates and citations collection, 1860-2013. MS 0226. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.
This colllection consists of certificates, citations, commissions, and similar documentation associated with VMI alumni, faculty, staff, or VMI as a whole. The collection does not include VMI diplomas or literary society certificates, which are filed separately.
Thomas Dwyer Amory (VMI Class of 1916) was a First Lieutenant, 26th Infantry (Regular), 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces. He was killed in action while leading an assaulting platoon ahead of his regiment, near Verdun, France on October 2, 1918.
Certificate presented to Richard Baldwin (VMI Class of 1942) that commemorates his passage across the International Dateline.
A certificate (in French) appointing Lieutenant Colonel Arthur W. Belden, Jr. an honorary member of the French Foreign Legion in recognition of services rendered.
A certificate of honorary membership for faculty member Robert P. Carroll in the Phi Psi Chapter at the Medical College of Virginia.
This folder contains one cartoon/caricature (1981) presented to William H. Dabney relating to his assignment at the National Emergency Airborne Command Post, and one memorial resolution (2012) passed by the Virginia senate honoring the contributions of Dabney.
Certificate awarded to Samuel G. Davis for completion of courses in physics and astronomy.
Certificate from the Rockne-Meanwell School for Coaches, Football, and Basketball held at Washington and Lee University.
Includes the citation: "In grateful memory of Major Frederick A. Hippey who died in the service of his country in the Asiatic Area, August 6, 1945". Signed by President Truman.
Also included are three certificates in Chinese: Appointment of Hippey as an instructor in the artillery section of the Training Corps, Yunnan Branch of Military Council of China signed by Chiang Kai-shek, Head of Training Corps Certificate of award in consideration of meritorious services The Special Breast Order of the Cloud and Banner, presented by the National Government of China, Chiang Chung-Cheng, President, January 30, 1946
John H. Lattin, Jr. was killed in action in Vietnam on December 15, 1967.
Two certificates, including an Honorary degree from Washington and Lee University and a membership certificate for the Sons of the American Revolution.
Two track and field team certificates for the 220 yard low hurdles.
Includes a citation (1946) that reads "in grateful memory of Charles M. Millar who died in the service of his country," signed by President Harry S. Truman. Also includes a certificate (1943), humorous, U.S.S. Henderson, "Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep."
Citation for extraordinary heroism at Lucy le Bocage, France, June 1918.
J. Andrew Morson is the brother of VMI New Market cadet William A. Morson.
"Military Order of the Carabao"
Commonwealth of Virginia recognition of Chesty Puller Day, June 26, 1998.
Kiffin Yates Rockwell attended VMI in 1909. During World War I he was accepted by the Service Aeronautique, began flight training in September 1915, and in April became one of the founding pilots in the squadron initially known as the Escadrille Americaine (later called the Lafayette Escadrille). In May 1916 while on patrol at the front, he became the first American pilot to down an enemy plane. Rockwell subsequently flew dozens of patrols and fought in many air battles, gaining fame for his skill and courage. His final combat took place on September 23, 1916, when his Nieuport was downed by the gunner in a German Albatross observation plane. Rockwell is buried in the cemetery at Luxeuil-les-Bains, France.
January 23, 1918. Number 3. La Fayette Flying Corps.
In recognition of the services rendered to France and her Allies for the cause of humanity, this certificate has been issued to S/Lieut Kiffin Yates Rockwell who served during the European war in the capacity of Pilot in the LaFayette Escadrille. Killed on Sept. 23, 1916. Thereby in a measure repaying the great debt which America owes to France and contributing to the victory of Liberty and Civilization over military Autocracy and Barbarism.
Certificates of course of study completion in various academic classes at VMI.
Certificates that appoint James T. Tosh as a sergeant in the 1st Infantry, and Medical Department, Virginia Volunteers.
Appoints Martin B. Wood as Judge, Scott County, Virginia.
Appointment certificates for the following honorary alumnus: Baldwin G. Locher Mary Moody Northe Virgil D. Bradley Richard H. Kemper, Sr. Robert Patterson Fredrik Wachtmeister Louis G. Kuchuris
VMI faculty traditionally receive commissions in the Virginia Militia, unorganized. This file contains historical examples of these documents.
Issued by New York Governor Nelson A. Rockefeller on the occasion of the opening of the Virginia Civil War Centennial Center in Richmond, Virginia. Confederate banners of the Fifth Virginia Cavalry captured during the Civil War were returned by the State of New York.
Certificate of appreciation for coaches clinic.
Awarded to cadet publications "The Bomb" and "The Sniper."
Resolution honors VMI for winning the Southern Conference championship.