War-dated TLS signed “G. S. Patton, Jr.,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters Task Force A letterhead, October 7, 1942. Letter to the commanding officer of the Los Angeles Procurement District. In full: “I am enclosing a letter from former Brigade Sergeant Major Kenneth O. Harter [not included] together with a copy of a letter of commendation I wrote him in 1919, upon his separation from the service. It is my considered opinion that the Army will be the loser if the services of a man of so much distinguished battle experience is not utilized. If he is commissioned, I request that he be assigned to the Forces under my command." Intersecting folds, a couple lightly passing through signature, paperclip impression and light stamp to page, and a red pencil underline to text, otherwise fine condition. This was not the first time Patton singled out Harter for commendation. In 1918, then-Sergeant Harter, assigned to Patton’s Tank Corps, distinguished himself in the St. Mihiel Battle, receiving written praise from Patton. This letter, written over 20 years later, in the midst of World War II, has Patton again recommending him for service against the Nazis, anxious for the opportunity to command the soldier once more. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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