Skip to main content

23rd Division Matches, Germany. Margaret was invited to fire the first shot. – Newspaper in German, 1965

 File — Container: MS 450 Flat Box 09, Folder: MS450.09.02

Scope and Contents

23rd Division Matches, Germany. Margaret was invited to fire the first shot. – Newspaper in German. Rough translation: “You Men Shoot Too Bad – was the criticism by female US Lieutenant Margaret Thompson (23) on American soldiers in Munich.” Photos – The well-mannered Infantry men protested when Miss Thompson inspected the rifle bores for cleanliness. They quieted down after it became known that Lt. Thompson is a renowned sharpshooter and only intended to play a joke on them. Also see Box 2, Folder 102 for more photos and another article. Note: Folder #1 is in with "ALBUM"

Dates

  • 1965

Conditions Governing Access

McCracken Library staff may determine use restrictions dependent on the physical condition of manuscript materials.  Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation or publication. Contact McCracken Research Library for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 13.00 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the McCracken Research Library Repository

Contact:
720 Sheridan Ave.
Cody WY 82414-3428 US
307-578-4059