of the
The National U.S. Army Museum
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Supporting the U.S. Army Historical Foundation's assertion that museums are "the most trusted and credable institutions for public enjoyment and information" Pershings' Doughboys are proud to be Founding Sponsors of the National Army Museum, scehduled to open in 2011 at a purpose built facility on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
The museum will present the evolution of the U.S. Army and how it "is intricately interwoven through all aspects of the American Experience"
The chairman is picture with Mr. McGeorge, presenting a copy of the Columbus Raid commemorative painting as a token of good will and good luck to Mr. McGeorge as the National Museum comes together.
As founding sponsors of the museum the group received a "Certificate of Commendation", the citation reading:
building The National Museum of the U.S. Army"
this is to certify by vote of the Board of Directors the name of
Pershings Doughboys WW1 US Army Living History Group (England)
has been entered into the Register of Founding Sponsors of the National Museum
of the U.S. Army and shall be on permanent display at the Museum's entrance.
Your unselfish generosity is herein acknowledged as vitally important to helping build a
new national landmark that will pay tribute to the American Soldier in war and peace.
Certified this 9th day of February, 1006.
BG Creighton W. Abrams, USA (Ret.) Executive director
Gen. William W. Hartzog, USA (Ret.) President.
Obverse and reverse of a Founding Sporsors commemorative coin.
Quotes from Vol 1 Issue 1 of "Call to Duty" the newsletter of the Capital Camapign for the National Museum of the United States Army.
