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This is a photograph of Lieutenant John C.H. Lee with original note and signature sent to Admiral Stark likely after World War II.
Transcription:
To Admiral Stark
I'm grateful for —(?)
Cliff Lee
John Clifford Hodges Lee (1887-1958) was a Lieutenant General whose command oversaw the Communications Zone in the European Theatre of Operations during the Second World War. Born in Junction City, Kansas, on August 1, 1887, Clifford would graduate from the United States Military Academy, West Point, in 1909 and served as a US Army engineer. Lee served in the Panama Canal Zone and Guam during World War I, aiding with a number of domestic engineering navigation projects. Lee was promoted to Brigadier General shortly before World War II began, commanding the 2nd Infantry Division (Pacific Coast embarkation zones). He would be promoted again following the attack on Pearl Harbor, asked to aid Operation Torch and given the command of the Services of Supply. They, along with the European Theatre of Operations, would support the allied advance across France and the Allied Invasion of Germany. Lee also spoke frequently about integrating the Army.
Transcription:
To Admiral Stark
I'm grateful for —(?)
Cliff Lee
John Clifford Hodges Lee (1887-1958) was a Lieutenant General whose command oversaw the Communications Zone in the European Theatre of Operations during the Second World War. Born in Junction City, Kansas, on August 1, 1887, Clifford would graduate from the United States Military Academy, West Point, in 1909 and served as a US Army engineer. Lee served in the Panama Canal Zone and Guam during World War I, aiding with a number of domestic engineering navigation projects. Lee was promoted to Brigadier General shortly before World War II began, commanding the 2nd Infantry Division (Pacific Coast embarkation zones). He would be promoted again following the attack on Pearl Harbor, asked to aid Operation Torch and given the command of the Services of Supply. They, along with the European Theatre of Operations, would support the allied advance across France and the Allied Invasion of Germany. Lee also spoke frequently about integrating the Army.