GAY HOBART R.: (1894-1983)

GAY HOBART R.: (1894-1983) American Lieutenant General of World War II who served as deputy chief of staff of the United States Third Army under General George S. Patton, thereby becoming a key member of Patton´s command staff during the Third Army´s drive into Germany following the Normandy landings. Vintage signed 3.5 x 5 photograph of Gay standing outdoors in a half-length pose wearing his uniform. Signed in dark fountain pen ink with his name alone to the image. Together with a T.L.S., Hobart R. Gay, one page, 4to, Headquarters, 31st AAA Brigade, 14th February 1946, to Thomas Scullion, stating, in full, ´I appreciate very much your desire to have my autograph, and wish that my signature will serve as an autograph. If I can find a picture which can be mailed, I will so inclose. Also, I will mail you a picture of the late General Patton´. Some light creasing and minor age wear, G to about VG, 2