Matthew Ridgway – U.S. Army General – Autographed First Day Cover

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Matthew Ridgway autographed First Day Cover issued November 10, 1989, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Canada’s entry into World War II. The cover features period imagery related to Allied mobilization and training efforts, paired with a World War II–themed Canadian stamp and Ottawa, Ontario day-of-issue cancellation. Ridgway’s signature appears in green ink across the upper portion of the cover.

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Matthew Ridgway (1895–1993) was a senior United States Army officer who played a pivotal role in World War II and the Korean War. He commanded the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II, leading airborne operations in Sicily, Italy, and Normandy. During the Korean War, Ridgway revitalized United Nations forces as commander of the Eighth Army and later served as Supreme Allied Commander Europe. He went on to serve as U.S. Army Chief of Staff and remains widely respected for his leadership and reform-minded approach.

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Matthew Ridgway – U.S. Army General – Autographed First Day Cover

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