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Title: Harry Schmidt papers
Date (inclusive): 1909-1964
Collection Number: 68033
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
3 manuscript boxes, 1 oversize box, 1 film reel
(1.6 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Correspondence, orders, speeches, memoranda, printed matter, and photographs, relating to activities of the U.S. Marine Corps
in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Creator:
Schmidt, Harry, 1886-1968
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1968.
[Identification of item], Harry Schmidt Papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
General Harry Schmidt served as Commanding General of the Fourth Marine Division during the Marshall Islands campaign and
the Battle of Saipan, and as Commanding General of the Fifth Amphibious Corps during the battles of Tinian and Iwo Jima, during
World War II.
During the battle for Iwo Jima, he was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of the third Distinguished Service Medal for his part in
this operation. His citation reads in part, "Against determined enemy resistance and incomparable natural defenses, Major
General Schmidt skillfully directed the attack of his troops to capture and occupy this strategic island. He handled the various
units under his command with brilliant tactical skill. His sound judgment, distinctive administrative ability and unfailing
devotion to duty were vital factors in the success of the entire operation."
Following the conclusion of hostilities, the General led the Fifth Corps in the occupation of the Japanese homeland. In 1946,
he was ordered back to the United States to assume command of the Marine Training and Replacement Command, San Diego Area,
California. He served in that capacity until he retired in 1948, when he was advanced to the four-star rank of General.
Scope and Content of Collection
Correspondence, orders, speeches, memoranda, printed matter, and photographs, relatig to activities of the United States Marine
Corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Ocean
Officers
United States. Marine Corps