Key Information
Reference code
O'CONNOR 5/4/62
Title
Papers, Oct-Nov 1944, about the removal of US Major General Lindsay Silvester from the command of 7 Armored Division
Date(s)
- 1962 - 1963 (Creation)
- 1946 (Creation)
- 1944 Oct - Nov (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
15pp
Scope and content
Papers relating to removal of Maj Gen Lindsay McDonald Silvester from his command of 7 US Armoured Div in Oct 1944, at the direction of Montgomery. Including O'Connor's account of his removal; letter to Dempsey, in support of Silvester, and offering his own resignation; and letter to Silvester, offering condolences. With letters from Silvester giving personal news, and from his son informing O'Connor of Silvester's death on 4 Aug 1963. 15pp