Matthew Ridgway Tells Who Were The Greatest Influences In His Adult Life: True Greatness Courage, Integrity, Professional Competence Of The Highest Order, Vision, Selflessness, Modesty, Compassion, Willingness To Accept Responsibility

MATTHEW RIDGWAY (1895-1993). Ridgway was a United States Army general. He held a number of major commands, but was most famous for salvaging the United Nations effort in the Korean War.TLS. 1pg. 7 x 10. July 22, 1968. Pittsburgh. A typed letter signed Matthew Ridgway. The letter, on the Generals personal letterhead, stated who influenced his life the most: I find it very difficult to chose between Major General FRANK ROSS MCCOY and General of the Army GEORGE CATLETT MARSHALL, both now deceased. No doubt my father was the greatest single influence up to my mature years, but that is something an adolescent cannot accurately evaluate. Both General McCoy (truncated) and General Marshall were possessed of all the attributes which I regard as constituting true greatness courage, integrity, professional competence of the highest order, vision, selflessness, modesty, compassion, willingness to accept responsibility. Of these two men, I believe my answer would be General McCoy, because I came under his influence at an opportune time early in my career; served in close association with him in both troop duty and on diplomatic missions. The letter has mailing folds and is in fine condition. A revealing letter. (Inventory #: 6607)