Partly-printed DS, signed twice, "Dwight D. Eisenhower," one page both sides, 8 x 10, August 31, 1945 (but curiously indicating his election to membership on June 25, 1945). Eisenhower's application for a life membership in the Military Order of the World Wars, New York Chapter, a veterans' fraternal order founded after World War I to perpetuate the democratic ideals for which they fought. On the front, Eisenhower's personal details are filled out in type, indicating his highest attained rank as "Gen. of the Army" and mailing address as "c/o War Department." Further detailed are filled out on the reverse, indicating his graduation from West Point in 1915, his first commission ("June 12, 1915, Rank: 2nd Lt."), his last commission ("Dec. 20, 1944, Rank: Gen. of Army"), and service record during World War I. Both sides are signed in ink by Gen. Eisenhower. In fine condition, with minor loss to the top edge, and a strip of toning along the bottom edge. Signed shortly after German surrender in World War II, this is a remarkable explication of Eisenhower's service record in the First World War—and somewhat humorous, as the highest-ranking Army officer still had to fill out a form in order to join. An extraordinary piece of presidential and military history.
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