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He was appointed the 20th Commandant of the Marine Corps in 1952.","1896 February 10 Born in Norfolk, Virginia 1917 May Graduated from the VMI. Shepherd, along with many other classmates, were declared graduates a month early, having been called into active duty. 1917-1919 Served with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, American Expeditionary Forces, France 1920-1922 Aide to the Commandant of the Marines Corps Junior White House aide 1922 Married Virginia Tunstall Driver and the couple had four children. 1922-1925 Served on United States ships Idaho and Nevada 1927-1929 Served with the 4th Marines in China 1937-1939 Commander, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Brigade, Fleet Marine Force 1939-1942 Staff member, Marine Corps School 1942-1943 Regimental Commander, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division 1943-1944 Assistant Division Commander, 1st Marine Division 1944-1945 Commanding General, 6th Marine Division 1946-1948 Assistant Commandant and Chief of Staff, Marine Corps 1948-1950 Commandant, Marine Corps Schools 1950-1951 Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific 1952-1956 Commandant, Marine Corps 1956 January 1 Retired from Marine Corps 1956 March Recalled to active duty Chairman, Inter-American Defense Board, 1956-1959 1959 October Retired from active duty for second time 1990 August 6 Died at his home in La Jolla, California, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.","\"From the officers and men of the First Marine Division, FMF\"","The memoirs and addenda were copied from originals that are no longer extant, according to family sources. The Shepherd family believes that the originals once held by Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. were lost following his death.","The original recordings and transcript were created and are held by the United States Marine Corps History Division.","Other repositories holding papers relating to Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. include the United States Marine Corps History Division (Quantico, Virginia).","The Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. papers consist primarily of the following:\n Unpublished memoirs and accompanying documents Photograph albums and scrapbooks dating from Shepherd's years as a VMI cadet, as Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, and from his service as President of the Inter-American Defense Board An interview with Shepherd conducted by the archivist of the MacArthur Library regarding Shepherd's role during the Korean War, assault at Inchon Correspondence Clippings Certificates and resolutions Printed material      \n         \nThe unpublished memoirs include detailed information about Shepherd's early Marine Corps career and his participation in World War I. They include copies of his World War I diary and personal correspondence.","Correspondents and topics include:\n Mobert Bonhomme Nagano Eiji (Japanese General) Chaplain W. F. McClain Mrs. Lemuel C. Shepherd Guam Liberation Day A form letter for the sympathy message sent to parents of soldiers killed in action","Transcripts of two oral history interviews conducted during 1966 and 1967. One covers Lemuel C. Shepherd's entire career while the other covers the Korean War and the Battle of Inchon.","Transcript of an oral history interview conducted by the archivist at the MacArthur Library, regarding Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr.'s role during amphibious assault at Inchon (South Korea) during the Korean War.","Talks given to troops and officers.","A report on Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr.'s trip to Japan.","Notes concerning origin of Japanese sword of surrender, a circular, Japanese propaganda, and a citation for distinguished service medal.","Scrapbook compiled by Lemuel C. Shepherd during his VMI cadetship.  Includes photographs and memorabilia for the period 1913-1917.","Primarily clippings. The scrapbook also contains some memorabilia, including invitations from Mrs. Roosevelt and a thank you note signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.","Primarily newspaper clippings concerning Guam and\n                  New Britain.","Primarily clippings concerning Okinawa (Japan) and limited memorabilia.","Includes clippings, postcards, photographs, and printed materials.","A collection of approximately 35 metal\n                  insignias.","Contains photographs with detailed captions commemorating General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr.'s visit to Korea.","Contains photos of Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Haiti, Paraguay, and Peru.","Includes photographs from visits to Korea, Yokosura Marine Barracks, Camp Pendleton, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in Miami, Florida.","Includes photographs from trips to Argentina and Brazil.","One three ring binder containing a copy of the typescript of \"My Memoirs,\" the unpublished autobiography of General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr., along with copies of related documents. ","\"Volume I\" (written circa 1964) of the autobiography provides a detailed narrative beginning with Shepherd's early life, VMI cadetship, entrance into the United States Marine Corps and early training, a thorough account of his combat service in France during World War I, and activities in the immediate post-War period through 1920. The emphasis is on a detailed account of his World War I service. This narrative is accompanied by related documents, including the typescript of a diary kept during the early part of World War I (August 1917-March 1918), letters written home during the War, and other documents.","\"Volume II\" relates to the post-World War I era (1921 and foward). It contains fewer pages of narrative; most of this section consists of documents, records of citations, articles, clippings, and correspondence.","Includes various pamphlets, magazines, and yearbooks, most relating to the United States Marine Corps during World War II.","Certificates and resolutions presented to General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. by various organizations.","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.","This item must be read in person and may not be reproduced. 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Shepherd, Jr. (1896-1990) was a United States Marine Corps four-star general, and saw distinguished service in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. He was appointed the 20th Commandant of the Marine Corps in 1952.","1896 February 10 Born in Norfolk, Virginia 1917 May Graduated from the VMI. 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The emphasis is on a detailed account of his World War I service. This narrative is accompanied by related documents, including the typescript of a diary kept during the early part of World War I (August 1917-March 1918), letters written home during the War, and other documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Volume II\" relates to the post-World War I era (1921 and foward). It contains fewer pages of narrative; most of this section consists of documents, records of citations, articles, clippings, and correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes various pamphlets, magazines, and yearbooks, most relating to the United States Marine Corps during World War II.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificates and resolutions presented to General Lemuel C. 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Shepherd, Jr., along with copies of related documents. ","\"Volume I\" (written circa 1964) of the autobiography provides a detailed narrative beginning with Shepherd's early life, VMI cadetship, entrance into the United States Marine Corps and early training, a thorough account of his combat service in France during World War I, and activities in the immediate post-War period through 1920. The emphasis is on a detailed account of his World War I service. This narrative is accompanied by related documents, including the typescript of a diary kept during the early part of World War I (August 1917-March 1918), letters written home during the War, and other documents.","\"Volume II\" relates to the post-World War I era (1921 and foward). It contains fewer pages of narrative; most of this section consists of documents, records of citations, articles, clippings, and correspondence.","Includes various pamphlets, magazines, and yearbooks, most relating to the United States Marine Corps during World War II.","Certificates and resolutions presented to General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. by various organizations."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eManuscript 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item must be read in person and may not be reproduced. 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Shepherd, along with many other classmates, were declared graduates a month early, having been called into active duty. 1917-1919 Served with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, American Expeditionary Forces, France 1920-1922 Aide to the Commandant of the Marines Corps Junior White House aide 1922 Married Virginia Tunstall Driver and the couple had four children. 1922-1925 Served on United States ships Idaho and Nevada 1927-1929 Served with the 4th Marines in China 1937-1939 Commander, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Brigade, Fleet Marine Force 1939-1942 Staff member, Marine Corps School 1942-1943 Regimental Commander, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division 1943-1944 Assistant Division Commander, 1st Marine Division 1944-1945 Commanding General, 6th Marine Division 1946-1948 Assistant Commandant and Chief of Staff, Marine Corps 1948-1950 Commandant, Marine Corps Schools 1950-1951 Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific 1952-1956 Commandant, Marine Corps 1956 January 1 Retired from Marine Corps 1956 March Recalled to active duty Chairman, Inter-American Defense Board, 1956-1959 1959 October Retired from active duty for second time 1990 August 6 Died at his home in La Jolla, California, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.","\"From the officers and men of the First Marine Division, FMF\"","The memoirs and addenda were copied from originals that are no longer extant, according to family sources. The Shepherd family believes that the originals once held by Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. were lost following his death.","The original recordings and transcript were created and are held by the United States Marine Corps History Division.","Other repositories holding papers relating to Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. include the United States Marine Corps History Division (Quantico, Virginia).","The Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. papers consist primarily of the following:\n Unpublished memoirs and accompanying documents Photograph albums and scrapbooks dating from Shepherd's years as a VMI cadet, as Commandant of the United States Marine Corps, and from his service as President of the Inter-American Defense Board An interview with Shepherd conducted by the archivist of the MacArthur Library regarding Shepherd's role during the Korean War, assault at Inchon Correspondence Clippings Certificates and resolutions Printed material      \n         \nThe unpublished memoirs include detailed information about Shepherd's early Marine Corps career and his participation in World War I. They include copies of his World War I diary and personal correspondence.","Correspondents and topics include:\n Mobert Bonhomme Nagano Eiji (Japanese General) Chaplain W. F. McClain Mrs. Lemuel C. Shepherd Guam Liberation Day A form letter for the sympathy message sent to parents of soldiers killed in action","Transcripts of two oral history interviews conducted during 1966 and 1967. One covers Lemuel C. Shepherd's entire career while the other covers the Korean War and the Battle of Inchon.","Transcript of an oral history interview conducted by the archivist at the MacArthur Library, regarding Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr.'s role during amphibious assault at Inchon (South Korea) during the Korean War.","Talks given to troops and officers.","A report on Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr.'s trip to Japan.","Notes concerning origin of Japanese sword of surrender, a circular, Japanese propaganda, and a citation for distinguished service medal.","Scrapbook compiled by Lemuel C. Shepherd during his VMI cadetship.  Includes photographs and memorabilia for the period 1913-1917.","Primarily clippings. The scrapbook also contains some memorabilia, including invitations from Mrs. Roosevelt and a thank you note signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.","Primarily newspaper clippings concerning Guam and\n                  New Britain.","Primarily clippings concerning Okinawa (Japan) and limited memorabilia.","Includes clippings, postcards, photographs, and printed materials.","A collection of approximately 35 metal\n                  insignias.","Contains photographs with detailed captions commemorating General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr.'s visit to Korea.","Contains photos of Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Haiti, Paraguay, and Peru.","Includes photographs from visits to Korea, Yokosura Marine Barracks, Camp Pendleton, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in Miami, Florida.","Includes photographs from trips to Argentina and Brazil.","One three ring binder containing a copy of the typescript of \"My Memoirs,\" the unpublished autobiography of General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr., along with copies of related documents. ","\"Volume I\" (written circa 1964) of the autobiography provides a detailed narrative beginning with Shepherd's early life, VMI cadetship, entrance into the United States Marine Corps and early training, a thorough account of his combat service in France during World War I, and activities in the immediate post-War period through 1920. The emphasis is on a detailed account of his World War I service. This narrative is accompanied by related documents, including the typescript of a diary kept during the early part of World War I (August 1917-March 1918), letters written home during the War, and other documents.","\"Volume II\" relates to the post-World War I era (1921 and foward). It contains fewer pages of narrative; most of this section consists of documents, records of citations, articles, clippings, and correspondence.","Includes various pamphlets, magazines, and yearbooks, most relating to the United States Marine Corps during World War II.","Certificates and resolutions presented to General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. by various organizations.","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.","This item must be read in person and may not be reproduced. 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Shepherd, Jr. (1896-1990) was a United States Marine Corps four-star general, and saw distinguished service in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. He was appointed the 20th Commandant of the Marine Corps in 1952.","1896 February 10 Born in Norfolk, Virginia 1917 May Graduated from the VMI. Shepherd, along with many other classmates, were declared graduates a month early, having been called into active duty. 1917-1919 Served with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, American Expeditionary Forces, France 1920-1922 Aide to the Commandant of the Marines Corps Junior White House aide 1922 Married Virginia Tunstall Driver and the couple had four children. 1922-1925 Served on United States ships Idaho and Nevada 1927-1929 Served with the 4th Marines in China 1937-1939 Commander, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Brigade, Fleet Marine Force 1939-1942 Staff member, Marine Corps School 1942-1943 Regimental Commander, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division 1943-1944 Assistant Division Commander, 1st Marine Division 1944-1945 Commanding General, 6th Marine Division 1946-1948 Assistant Commandant and Chief of Staff, Marine Corps 1948-1950 Commandant, Marine Corps Schools 1950-1951 Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific 1952-1956 Commandant, Marine Corps 1956 January 1 Retired from Marine Corps 1956 March Recalled to active duty Chairman, Inter-American Defense Board, 1956-1959 1959 October Retired from active duty for second time 1990 August 6 Died at his home in La Jolla, California, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia.","\"From the officers and men of the First Marine Division, FMF\""],"originalsloc_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe memoirs and addenda were copied from originals that are no longer extant, according to family sources. 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The emphasis is on a detailed account of his World War I service. This narrative is accompanied by related documents, including the typescript of a diary kept during the early part of World War I (August 1917-March 1918), letters written home during the War, and other documents.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\"Volume II\" relates to the post-World War I era (1921 and foward). It contains fewer pages of narrative; most of this section consists of documents, records of citations, articles, clippings, and correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes various pamphlets, magazines, and yearbooks, most relating to the United States Marine Corps during World War II.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificates and resolutions presented to General Lemuel C. 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The scrapbook also contains some memorabilia, including invitations from Mrs. Roosevelt and a thank you note signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt.","Primarily newspaper clippings concerning Guam and\n                  New Britain.","Primarily clippings concerning Okinawa (Japan) and limited memorabilia.","Includes clippings, postcards, photographs, and printed materials.","A collection of approximately 35 metal\n                  insignias.","Contains photographs with detailed captions commemorating General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr.'s visit to Korea.","Contains photos of Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Haiti, Paraguay, and Peru.","Includes photographs from visits to Korea, Yokosura Marine Barracks, Camp Pendleton, and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in Miami, Florida.","Includes photographs from trips to Argentina and Brazil.","One three ring binder containing a copy of the typescript of \"My Memoirs,\" the unpublished autobiography of General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr., along with copies of related documents. ","\"Volume I\" (written circa 1964) of the autobiography provides a detailed narrative beginning with Shepherd's early life, VMI cadetship, entrance into the United States Marine Corps and early training, a thorough account of his combat service in France during World War I, and activities in the immediate post-War period through 1920. The emphasis is on a detailed account of his World War I service. This narrative is accompanied by related documents, including the typescript of a diary kept during the early part of World War I (August 1917-March 1918), letters written home during the War, and other documents.","\"Volume II\" relates to the post-World War I era (1921 and foward). It contains fewer pages of narrative; most of this section consists of documents, records of citations, articles, clippings, and correspondence.","Includes various pamphlets, magazines, and yearbooks, most relating to the United States Marine Corps during World War II.","Certificates and resolutions presented to General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr. by various organizations."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eManuscript 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis item must be read in person and may not be reproduced. 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