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Manuscript collections in the VMI Archives are made available for educational and research use. The VMI Archives should be cited as the source. The user assumes all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any copyright holders. Materials from our collections may not be redistributed, published or reproduced without permission from the VMI Archives. Contact the VMI Archives for additional information.

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Preferred Citation

William G. McClure, Jr. papers, 1941-1958. MS 0415. VMI Archives, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia.

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of papers (approximately 50 items) that document the United States Marine Corps career of William G. McClure, Jr., VMI Class of 1943. The bulk of this collection is concerned with his active duty service during World War II, when he served with the 1st Marine Division in the Pacific and was awarded the Purple Heart. Other items include: Papers relating to his postwar service as a reserve officer Photographs, including one photograph of the Class of 1943 Ring Figure Dance (November 1941) Biographical and genealogical information

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Photographs
• Ring Presentations and Ring Figure
• Soldiers -- United States -- History -- 20th century
• United States. Marine Corps—Marine Corps. Division, 1st
• United States. Marine Corps—Officers—Biography
• Virginia Military Institute—Alumni—Biography
• Virginia Military Institute—Class of 1941
• World War, 1939-1945