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General George S. Patton's Thompson


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At West Point this past weekend I visited General John Thompson's resting place, General Patton's Thompson submachine gun he carried during WWII, and the first prototype of the Thompson Machine gun developed by General John Thompson. I thought some of the board members might find it interesting especially those who live to far away to visit West Point, although it is well worth the trip.

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Thanks for that... I am sure some here will enjoy those pictures and the small story.

Just think how great all forums could be if all just stuck to the history and fact.And not all the other critic reviews and bull crap.

 

"That is what destroyed Human Kind."

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General Patton with that very same M1 Thompson by his side in a Landing Craft. It was said that Patton normal had the Thompson across his lap while riding in his Jeep, but no photos have surfaced. Those photos might still be out there.

 

 

That's the picture that popped into my head when I first saw the M-1 Thompson pictured in the display case above. The M-1 was brand new then, but as a general, I imagine Patton got the newest and best weapons and equipment.

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First time I've seen this "Prototype Thompson".

 

CORRECTION AND APOLOGY

Never mind. It's right there in Tracie's book.

My bad memory thought the one pictured above was different from the one in the book.

Comparing the pictures, it's the same.

Fortunately, other readers are more observant.

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First time I've seen this "Prototype Thompson".

 

 

Traci?

Did you read his books? Lol

Since text does not translate sarcasm, this comment is purely in jest. Have a look at the development leading up to the 1919 prototypes

Ron

 

 

Annnddd... of course, you're right. My errant post has been corrected.

 

As you get older, the first thing that goes is your memory. I forget what the second thing is.

 

Hopefully Tracie won't demand the return of my autographed copy.

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Did you happen to note serial #?

It is not possible to get eyes on the serial number do to the way the gun is oriented in the display case and they would not let me take it out to check, although I never really asked. According to historical records the serial number is 21914. I doubt that the WP Museum would misrepresent the Thompson on display. In Frank Iannamico's excellent book "American Thunder" Frank verifies that General Patton's personal Thompson is housed at the WP Museum and is serial number 21914. Maybe I will ask next time, ha, ha.

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