George M. Valentine Collection
This collection documents the World War II service of George M. Valentine. It contains papers such as of newspaper clippings, a presidential citation to the 761st Tank Battalion, reunion and memorial service programs, and photographs, most of which are photocopies. It also includes a typed transcript of an oral history interview with Valentine conducted in 1987.
Dates
- 1978-1987
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (4 folders)
Overview
This collection documents the World War II service of George M. Valentine. It contains papers such as of newspaper clippings, a presidential citation to the 761st Tank Battalion, reunion and memorial service programs, and photographs, most of which are photocopies. It also includes a typed transcript of an oral history interview with Valentine conducted in 1987.
Biographical / Historical
George Melvin Valentine was born to Charles and Beaulah Valentine in Maryville, Tennessee, on January 18, 1919. After graduating high school in 1937, he worked for the Aluminum Company of America. Valentine was called to serve in the military in May 1942, serving as a tank gunner in the Army's 761st Tank Battalion in the European Theatre. He completed Basic Training at Fort Knox and then went to Camp Claiborne in Louisiana for over a year. Valentine and the 761st Tank Battalion arrived in Omaha Beach, France, in November 1945, and then advanced around 400 miles to Nance to join with other divisions. Valentine married Mary Louise Chestnutt Valentine (1923-1992). He died on April 6, 2012, and is buried in Blount County.
Arrangement
This collection is in four folders.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1608.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
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