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ANTHONY MCAULIFFE

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ANTHONY MCAULIFFE
ANTHONY MCAULIFFE
(1898 - 1975) American Army general who held Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, remembered for his reply to a German surrender ultimatum: "Nuts!" Signed and inscribed first-day postal cover honoring Gen. George S. Patton, 6 1/2" x 3 1/2": "'Nuts' A C McAuliffe, General, USA (ret.)" The postal cover includes a stamp depicting Patton awarding the Distinguished Service Cross to McAuliffe. Traces of mounting tape on the verso, else very good. Includes a modern reproduction photograph of McAuliffe in uniform.