HISTORY - SIMPSON William Hood (1888 - 1980) - Photograph with autograph dedication signed ; Autograph letter signed

He was promoted to Major at the end of the First World War. He was an instructor between the wars. During the Second World War, he distinguished himself in France at the head of the Ninth Army and was promoted to General.
Photograph with autograph dedication signed dated Corpus Christi, 20.10.1947 to Paul Langer; Autograph letter signed: "... with best wishes for you and your album of souvenirs...".