John J. Truty collection

Identifier: irn43875
Language of Description: English
Level of Description: Collection
Source: EHRI Partner

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https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn43875

Acquisition

The collection was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2011 by John J. Truty.

Scope and Content

The collection consists of six uniform patches, a map, correspondence, documents, and photographs relating to the experiences of John J. Truty as a medic with the 20th Corps (Ghost Corps) under General Walker, United States Third Army during combat in Europe during World War II.

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John Truty papers
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn47234
- English
- 1942-1945
- folders 2
- Updated 1 year ago
Consists of material related to the wartime experiences of John Truty, a member of the 20th Corps (also known as the XX Corps or the Ghost Corps) of Patton's Third Army during World War II. Includes approximately 136 photographs of his training, the push through France, of the headshaving of French women accused of collaboration, and of the liberation of Buchenwald. Includes some correspondence, a map of the 20th's movements, and documentation related to the activities of the Corps.
US Army 20th Corps shoulder sleeve insignia worn by unit medic
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn47236
- English
- overall: Height: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
US Army 20th Corps shoulder sleeve insignia issued to John J. Truty, a medic and Surgical Technician in the 20th Corps (Ghost Corps), Third Army, from April 1941-September 1945. John, 24, landed in Normandy around June 24, 1944, twenty days after D-Day. He cared for troops from many divisions behind the front lines as they fought across France and into Germany, then Austria. On April 11th, 1945, units of the Third Army liberated Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, Germany. John and his captain visited the camp a few days later to witness the horrific conditions. He took photographs o...
US Army Technician 4th class shoulder sleeve insignia worn by medic, 20th Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn47238
- English
- overall: Height: 4.625 inches (11.748 cm) | Width: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
US Army Technician 4th class shoulder sleeve insignia worn by John J. Truty, a medic and Surgical Technician in the 20th Corps (Ghost Corps), Third Army, from April 1941-September 1945. John, 24, landed in Normandy around June 24, 1944, twenty days after D-Day. He cared for troops from many divisions behind the front lines as they fought across France and into Germany, the Austria. On April 11th, 1945, units of the Third Army liberated Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, Germany. John and his captain visited the camp a few days later to witness the horrific conditions. He took photog...
US Army Technician 5th class shoulder sleeve insignia worn by medic, 20th Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn47239
- English
- 1945
- overall: Height: 4.250 inches (10.795 cm) | Width: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
US Army Technician 5th class shoulder sleeve insignia worn by John J. Truty, a medic and Surgical Technician in the 20th Corps (Ghost Corps), Third Army, from April 1941-September 1945. John, 24, landed in Normandy around June 24, 1944, twenty days after D-Day. He cared for troops from many divisions behind the front lines as they fought across France and into Germany, then Austria. On April 11th, 1945, units of the Third Army liberated Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, Germany. John and his captain visited the camp a few days later to witness the horrific conditions. He took photo...
US Army Armored Division shoulder sleeve patch worn by medic, 20th Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn47240
- English
- overall: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
US Army Armored Division shoulder sleeve patch worn by John J. Truty, a medic and Surgical Technician in the 20th Corps (Ghost Corps), Third Army, from April 1941-September 1945. John, 24, landed in Normandy around June 24, 1944, twenty days after D-Day. He cared for troops from many divisions behind the front lines as they fought across France and into Germany, then Austria. On April 11th, 1945, units of the Third Army liberated Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, Germany. John and his captain visited the camp a few days later to witness the horrific conditions. He took photographs ...
US Army 4th Armored Division shoulder sleeve patch worn by medic, 20th Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn47241
- English
- overall: Height: 3.625 inches (9.208 cm) | Width: 3.875 inches (9.843 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
US Army 4 Armored Division shoulder sleeve patch worn by John J. Truty, a medic and Surgical Technician in the 20th Corps (Ghost Corps), Third Army, from April 1941-September 1945. John, 24, landed in Normandy around June 24, 1944, twenty days after D-Day. He cared for troops from many divisions behind the front lines as they fought across France and into Germany, then Austria. On April 11th, 1945, units of the Third Army liberated Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, Germany. John and his captain visited the camp a few days later to witness the horrific conditions. He took photograph...
US Army 4th Armored Division shoulder sleeve patch worn by medic, 20th Corps
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
- irn47242
- English
- 1942-1945
- overall: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 3.750 inches (9.525 cm)
- Updated 1 year ago
US Army 4 Armored Division shoulder sleeve patch worn by John J. Truty, a medic and Surgical Technician in the 20th Corps (Ghost Corps), Third Army, from April 1941-September 1945. John, 24, landed in Normandy around June 24, 1944, twenty days after D-Day. He cared for troops from many divisions behind the front lines as they fought across France and into Germany, then Austria. On April 11th, 1945, units of the Third Army liberated Buchenwald concentration camp near Weimar, Germany. John and his captain visited the camp a few days later to witness the horrific conditions. He took photograph...

John J. Truty collection

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John Truty papers

US Army 20th Corps shoulder sleeve insignia worn by unit medic

US Army Technician 4th class shoulder sleeve insignia worn by medic, 20th Corps

US Army Technician 5th class shoulder sleeve insignia worn by medic, 20th Corps

US Army Armored Division shoulder sleeve patch worn by medic, 20th Corps

US Army 4th Armored Division shoulder sleeve patch worn by medic, 20th Corps

US Army 4th Armored Division shoulder sleeve patch worn by medic, 20th Corps