Senior U.S. Army officer (1893-1971) who fought during World War II and was heavily involved in the planning and execution of the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. He is known for rallying demoralized troops on Omaha Beach on D-Day, by engaging in combat beside them and personally leading their first successful breakout, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Uncommon ALS signed “Norman D. Cota, Major General, U.S.A., 28th Inf. Div.,” one page, 5.75 x 9, May 28, 1946. Handwritten letter to collector Dominick Fabian, in full: “Your first day cover ‘Honorable Discharge’ gratefully acknowledged. Please accept my thanks for thinking of me.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope hand-addressed by Cota, who incorporates his signature into the return address field.
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