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The instrument repair section of the 548th Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company at Hunter Liggett Military Reservation on 24 March 1944
1916. '3-24-44. Boll. 548th. Ord.H.M.Co.(FA). Instrument Repair Section. Left to right- T/5 T. B. Conners is working...
The Japanese surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri, September 1945
Photograph. The Japanese surrender ceremony aboard the USS Missouri. September 1945
The launching ceremony for a Higgins Industries built FS ship in New Orleans in July 1944
An FS Freight Supply 170' long ship built by Higgins Industries. The launching ceremony for FP-88, the 'Veracruz'. "...
The LST-968 at sea
Photograph. View of the LST 968 at sea as seen from the deck of the LST 659. Location unknown. No date
The main fuel pumps for Camp Polk, Louisiana on 30 June 1941
The main fuel pumps for Camp Polk, Louisiana on 30 June 1941
The post finance building at Camp Polk, Louisiana on 13 May 1941
The post finance building at Camp Polk, Louisiana on 13 May 1941
The SS William C. C. Claiborne launch by Delta Shipbuilding Co. in New Orleans, Louisiana on 28 March 1942.
The SS William C. C. Claiborne launch by Delta Shipbuilding Co. in New Orleans, Louisiana on 28 March 1942. see: http...
The switch board which controls all the mines at the village fighting course at Fort Benning, Georgia on 6 July 1944
1322. '6 July 44 Allen. The switch board which controls all the mines at the village fighting course at Fort Benning,...
These trucks carry equipment to do all general machine work for the 548th Ordnance Heavy Maintenance Company at Hunter Liggett Military Reservation on 24 March 1944
1883. '3-24-44. Boll. 548th Ord H.M. Co. (FA) Service Section. Left to right- Welding Truck. Machine shop Load A...
This goldbricking mule decided he wouldn't go any farther until his load was lightened on Los Burros Trail at Hunter Liggett Military Reservation on 24 March 1944
1832. '3-24-44. J. P. Johnson. Tired? No, just goldbricking. This mule decided he wouldn't go any farther until his...
This mule of the 35th Quartermaster Corps Pack Train will transport 160 lbs of rations 4 miles at Hunter Liggett Military Reservation on 23 March 1944
"3-23-44. Ecklund. This mule of the 35th QM Corps Pack Train, 4th Platoon, has 4 cases of 'C' Ration, weighing a total...
This mules of the 35th Quartermaster Corps at Hunter Liggett Military Reservation on 23 March 1944
"3-23-44. Ecklund. This mule of the 35th QMC Pack Train 4th Pln has a prescribed load of 3 cases of C Ration. It will...
This paratrooper has just landed after jumping at Fort Benning, Georgia on 17 July 1944
1521. '17 July 44. Ecklund. This paratrooper has just landed after jumping from the 250 ft. free tower on stage C, jump...
This paratrooper has just landed and the air is spilling out of his chute as the other class mates run into position at Fort Benning, Georgia on 17 July 1944
1518. '17 July 44. Ecklund. This paratrooper has just landed and the air is spilling out of his chute as the other...
This paratrooper has just left the top of the 250 ft. free tower at Fort Benning, Georgia on 17 July 1944
1516. '17 July 44. Ecklund. This paratrooper has just left the top of the 250 ft. free tower on Stage C jump training,...
Three 322nd Infantry Regiment officers inside office at training camp in California on 25 February 1944
738. Three 322nd Infantry Regiment officers inside office; maps and Newsweek poster on wall behind them. '2-25-44....
Three American Sailors in blue jumpers standing on porch of building # 1132, United States (probably), 1943-45
Group portrait of three American Sailors in blue jumpers ("crackerjacks") standing on porch of building # 1132. United...
Three men just reached the top of the jump towers, during paratroop training at Fort Benning, Georgia on 17 July 1944
1517. '17 July 44. Austin. Three men of Co. C. PTR, Fort Benning, Georgia, just reached the top of the jump towers,...
Three sailors strike goofy pose on ship deck
Photograph. Three sailors strike goofy pose on ship deck. Ship is docked at a pier. Location unknown. No date
Three soldiers hidden in brush of California landscape during training maneuvers at San Louis Obispo, California on 28 March 1944.
994. Three soldiers hidden in brush of California landscape during training maneuvers. '3-28-44. Allen. Counter-...
Three unidentified American men in civilian suits stand outside
Photograph. Three unidentified American men in civilian suits stand outside of a house with white siding. No date
Three unidentified civilian men posing with a governmental official in office in Texas during World War II
Three unidentified civilian men posing with governmental official in office, possibly the mayor or governor. "Texas."...
Three unidentified US sailors in peacoats stand in front of a building
Photograph. Three unidentified US sailors in peacoats stand in front of a building. Blurred photo. Location unknown. No...
Three unidentified US sailors sit together on the grass
Photograph. Three unidentified US sailors sit together on the grass outside of a municipal building. Location unknown....
Three US sailors in uniform
Photograph. Framed photo of three US sailors in uniform. No date
Three US servicemen training at antiaircraft defenses during maneuvers at Natchitoches, Louisiana in 1940
Three US servicemen training at antiaircraft defenses during Louisiana maneuvers at Natchitoches, Louisiana in 1940....
Three US soldiers run out of a landing craft and onto the beach at Lake Ponchartrain during WWII
Three US soldiers run out of a landing craft and onto the beach at Lake Pontchartrain during WWII
Three US soldiers stand together in a city street
Photograph. Three US soldiers stand together in a city street. Personal caption on photo reverse:‘"It was cloudy when...
Time fire bursting above the advancing troops during a demonstration given at Camp Atterbury, Indiana on 11 August 1944
2013. '11 Aug 44. Kilian. Time fire bursting above the advancing troops during the field problem of the 106th Inf. Div...
Time fire from the Field Artillery bursting over the advancing troops and tanks during a demonstration given at Camp Atterbury, Indiana on 11 August 1944
2020. '11 August 44. Kilian. Time fire from the Field Artillery bursting over the advancing troops and tanks during the...
Tin can salvage pile at the Main Post Salvage, Fort Benning, Georgia on 6 September 1944
1620. '6 Sept 44. Paik. Tin can salvage pile at the Main Post Salvage, Ft Benning, Ga. 168-L-44-2866.' Army Signal...
Tinted portrait of Lt. Bernard J. Mertzweiller, likely taken in 1944
Tinted portrait of Lt. Bernard J. Mertzweiller. Attached to vellum backing. Likely 1944 in the United States. "1st Lt....
Tom Blakey at home in Houston in paratrooper dress uniform
Thomas 'Tom' Blakey at home in Houston, Texas during furlough after completing jump school [at Fort Benning]. He is...
Top masts of a sunken ship visible in a harbor, Tunisia, 1944
Photograph. Top masts of a sunken ship visible in a harbor. Personal caption on photo reverse:‘"Sunken ship in Bizerta...
Tractor loaded with crew pulling 155mm Howitzer after firing on range at Fort Benning, Georgia on 12 October 1944
1723. '12 Oct 44. Paik. Tractor loaded with crew pulling 155mm howitzer after firing on range at Fort Benning, Georgia...
Trailer mounted on flat car for shipment from Camp Atterbury, Indiana on 20 September 1944
2155. '20 Sept. 44 Kilian. ton trailer of Hq Co., 772nd Tank Bn., mounted on flat car for shipment from Camp Atterbury...

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