Senior United States Army officer (1912-2005) who designed the U.S. Army's parachutist badge, paratrooper or 'jump' boots, and the airborne jump uniform. He is known as the ‘Father of the Modern Green Berets.’ Attractive red leather-bound guest book from the personal collection of William P. Yarborough, 9 x 11, signed inside on the first 13 pages by nearly 150 Vietnam-era foreign notables and dignitaries between 1967 and 1968, with several pages listing the events where the autographs were obtained: "Dinner Party in honor of Maj. Gen. Toga, G-2, JGSDF, 23 Jan 1968," "Dinner in honor of General Gonzalez, departing mil. attache, Peru 25 Jan 68," "Dinner in honor of Colonel and Mrs. Aksel Jorgensen, departing military attache, Denmark, March 68," and more. In fine condition. Accompanied by a glossy photo of Yarborough in his military uniform.
