Maj. Gen. William P. Levine Collection
Featuring an assortment of military documents, maps, photographs, and artifacts from the service of Major General William P. Levine.
Born July 1, 1915 in Duluth, Minnesota, William P. Levine enlisted in the U.S. Army in August 1942 and was commissioned a second lieutenant after completion of Officer Candidate School in May 1943. He served active duty with the 34th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Group as assistant S2 and S4 (intelligence officer), notably participating in the invasion of Utah Beach on D-Day and the liberation of the Dachau concentration camp. Following his discharge in 1946, Levine continued his service with the XIV Army Reserve Corps, as an executive officer (1960) and commanding officer (1962). In 1967, following the deactivation of the XIV Corps, Levine was appointed commanding general of the U.S. Army's 85th Division (training), and was finally promoted to Major General later that year.
Levine during World War II.
William Levine and Leah Levine before he left for Europe during World War II.
William Levine and Leah Levine before he left for Europe during World War II.
William and Leah Levine pose in his family's general store before he left for Europe during World War II.
Certificate allowing Levine to bring firearms souvenirs back to the United States after World War II.
Walther pistol Levine took from a German officer during World War II.
Letter from Maurice Pioro to Levine. Levine aided Pioro during the liberation of Dachau, at which Pioro was a prisoner.
Saint Barbara Patron Saint of Artillerymen Medallion
One Star General Levine posed with a Jeep at Fort McCoy in 1964
Class A Uniform of Major General William P. Levine on display
85th Infantry Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
City of Chicago Resolution honoring Major General Levine
City of Chicago Resolution honoring Major General Levine
