MACK TRUCK MACK PAPERWEIGHT GENERAL RONALD McDONALD c.1960'S

Description: Here for your consideration we have an antique Mack truck bulldog paperwieght from the desk of Major gerneral Ronald D. McDonald. Very nice condition! Measures 5-3/4" x 5-3/4" x 4" in diameter at the base. C.1960'S. Ronald D. McDonald served as the Adjutant General for the State of Michigan from 1959 to 1965. Born September 10, 1910, in Hibbing, Minn., McDonald graduated from Lansing, Mich., Central High School. He began his military career as an enlisted soldier in the 119th Field Artillery, Lansing, Mich. In 1933, he received his initial commission after graduating from Michigan State University and the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). McDonald served as a battery officer and battalion headquarters staff officer with the 119th Field Artillery. He also served on staff with the 72nd Field Artillery Brigade. During World War II, he served successively as acting regimental commander of the 260th Field Artillery, as an artillery battalion commander, and as executive officer of the Alaskan Department G2 section. In the Southwest Pacific, he served as an observer and special representative on the staff of General Douglas MacArthur. McDonald received the American Defense Ribbon, American Theater Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with Arrowhead, the V-Medal, and the Commendation Ribbon with oak leaf cluster for his World War II service. Assigned to the newly formed 46th Infantry Division in 1947, McDonald served on the division staff as operations and training and intelligence officer. He was promoted to Chief of Staff of the division in August 1956. In October 1957, McDonald was named Quartermaster General for the Michigan National Guard and promoted to Brigadier General. Gov. G. Mennen Williams appointed McDonald the 25th Adjutant General of Michigan on May 1, 1959 and was subsequently promoted to Major General. Maj. Gen. McDonald is a graduate of many armed forces schools, including the Army War College, Command and General Staff College, and the Artillery School. HEY FOLKS, PLEASE DON'T ASK THE WEIGHT OF SILVER AND GOLD ITEMS. IF THE WEIGHT IS SUBSTANTIAL, I WILL INCLUDE IT IN THE DESCRIPTION. THANKS MUCH.PLEASE BE AWARE THAT COLORS MAY VARY SOME FROM DEVICE TO DEVICE AND FROM BROWSER TO BROWSER.SILVER ITEMS MAY REQUIRE SOME POLISHING. My Policies: We try to offer great quality items in excellent condition. If you have any questions or wants, please feel free to contact me. Thanks, and good luck bidding! SHIPPING NOTE: AS THE COST OF SHIPPING HAS GONE UP DRAMATICALLY IN RECENT MONTHS, ALL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED THE MOST ECONOMICAL WAY. USUALLY, SMALL PACKAGES WITH DESTINATIONS EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI WILL GO USPS PRIORITY MAIL. LARGES PACKAGES AND WESTERN DESTINATIONS WILL GO FED X OR SIMILAR SHIPPER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING. PLEASE NOTE THAT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF SHIPPING IS ANY INSURANCE, (WHEN AND WHERE IT IS AVAILABLE), AND ANY ADDITIONAL SHIPPING COSTS. IMPORTANT NOTE: SHIPPING IS CALCULATED FROM FLORIDA TO CALIFORNIA. ANY LARGE DIFFERENCES IN SHIPPING COSTS TO YOUR AREA WILL BE REFUNDED. PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL NEEDS IN THIS AREA. International buyers. Insurance to your country may not be available or may be limited. All items come with 14 day return privileges if item is not as I have described it. Notice from buyer must be given within 3 days. SALES TAX WILL BE COLLECTED BY EBAY ACCORDING TO DESTINATION. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 159.99 USD

Location: Clearwater, Florida

End Time: 2024-04-01T16:49:32.000Z

Shipping Cost: 22 USD