Horace L. Simpson, Jr. Papers
This collection includes records from Horace Simpson Jr.'s service in the US Army and memorabilia from his time in Europe. Records include a promotion and his separation qualification record. Other documents of interest include newsletters from the Finance Replacement Training Center and the USS Gustavus, a substantial training guide from Fort Benjamin Harrison, and paperwork for his leave to Switzerland. Memorabilia includes information for soldiers visiting Europe as well as general travel guides and postcards. Also included is a wooden statue has a photograph of Simpson that has been mounted on wood and trimmed to shape.
Dates
- 1942 June 1-1945 December 23, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Manuscript and University Archives collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 24 hours is needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.
Extent
0.5 Linear Feet
Abstract
This collection includes records from Horace Simpson Jr.'s service in the US Army and memorabilia from his time in Europe. Records include a promotion and his separation qualification record. Other documents of interest include newsletters from the Finance Replacement Training Center and the USS Gustavus, a substantial training guide from Fort Benjamin Harrison, and paperwork for his leave to Switzerland. Memorabilia includes information for soldiers visiting Europe as well as general travel guides and postcards. Also included is a wooden statue has a photograph of Simpson that has been mounted on wood and trimmed to shape.
Biographical/Historical Note
Horace L. Simpson, Jr. was born on April 5, 1918 in Alexandria, Tennessee to Horace Lester and Livy T. Simpson. He was inducted into the U.S. Army on September 23, 1924 while in training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. He served as a sergeant in the 6th Finance Distribution Section in London, transferred to France in May 1945, and was honorably discharged on December 23, 1945. He acted as head cashier in the finance office, supervising twenty men, and earned a bronze star. Simpson died on August 1, 1987.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single box with eleven folders.
Previous Citation
This collection was originally listed as MS.3646. It was then listed as CSWS.WWII.2.0004 until receiving its current number.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee's Center for the Study of War and Society.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository