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[66th AIB Dug-In In a Field]

Description: Copy photograph of 66th Armored Infantry Battalion troops dug-in in a field prior to the attack on Nassig, Germany. The 43rd Tank Battalion tanks are in the background. There is a description of the scene on the back of the photograph.
Date: April 1, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts

Description: Textbook titled "Army Air Forces Radio Facility Charts" or Technical Order No. 08-15-1, created June 1, 1944 by authority of the Commanding General of the Army Air Forces. This copy is marked for "Classroom use Only."
Date: June 1, 1944
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

Army Mobilization Buildings: Plumbing Details

Description: Plumbing details for mobilization buildings in support of war efforts. They include hot water heater connections to range boiler or vertical h.w. storage tank, hot water heater connections for horizontal h.w. storage tank, connections for vertical h.w. generator, gas hot water heater connections for h.w. storage tank, pipe stand for vertical hot water storage tank, method of installing range boilers in battery, schedule for hot water tank connection & accessories, lavatories in battery, wall hu… more
Date: August 1, 1940
Creator: United States. Office of the Quartermaster General. Construction Division.
Partner: Tittle-Luther/Parkhill, Smith and Cooper, Inc.

[Awards and Decoration Record for Ray E. Farris]

Description: Award and Decoration Record card sent to Ray E. Farris in honor of his service during the war. The card says: " THIS CERTIFIES THAT Ray E. Farris, 38101293 is authorized by proper authority to wear the following..." On the left side of the fold there is a list of the medals he won and how he earned them.
Date: May 1, 1945
Creator: United States. Army.
Partner: Pioneer City County Museum

[Bridge Across the Rhine]

Description: Photograph of the Alexander M. Patch bridge across the Rhine River at Worms. The old bridge, which was blown down by the Germans during their retreat, is visible to the left.
Date: April 1, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Cards From Crossing the Equator]

Description: Two cards received by Jack Vaughan with a note that says "Cards I was given when I crossed the equator June 1942." The first card is labeled "Ancient Order of the Deep" certifying that Vaughan crossed the equator aboard the U.S.S. Wharton. The second card is labeled "Domain of Neptunus Rex" verifying that Vaughan had crossed the equator aboard the U.S.S. Wichita.
Date: June 1, 1942
Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Clipping: Smoke Protects Fighters]

Description: Bulletin article discussing the advantage of smoke screens to cover the positions of troops, cities, harbors, ships, and camps during WWII. Partial articles on the reverse of the pages discuss military technology and medical research.
Date: July 1, 1944
Creator: Monahan, A. C.
Partner: Private Collection of Mike Cochran

[Conad Transient Mess]

Description: Photograph of a line of soldiers outside the Conad Transient Mess Hall in Nancy, France. The sign by the door reads: "Conad American Soldiers Mess & Refreshment Center".
Date: March 1, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Entering Nassig]

Description: Copy photograph of the first infantrymen arriving at the barn to the left. Tanks drive towards the town. There is a description of the scene on the back of the photograph.
Date: April 1, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[German Prisoners in Nassig]

Description: Copy photograph of German prisoners of war gathered in Nassig. They were captured by the 66th Armored Infantry Battalion troops with 43rd Tank Battalion tanks in support. There is a description of the scene on the back of the photograph.
Date: April 1, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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