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Historic plaque - 45th Infantry Division at Camp Barkeley

Description: Photograph of a historic plaque detailing the exploits of the 45th Infantry Division at Camp Barkeley. It reads: "45th Infantry Division at Camp Barkeley. The 45th Infantry Division, comprised of National Guard units from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Oklahoma, was one of the first four division ordered into federal service by Congress' joint resolution in 1940. Initially stationed at Fort Sill in Oklahoma, the 45th was relocated to Camp Barkeley in early 1941. The "Thunderbirds" found Abiā€¦ more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries

[Division Actions]

Description: Photograph of a list of division actions on a monument to the 12th Armored Division. It reads: "Division Actions. Training: Camp Campbell, Kentucky. Camp Barkeley, Texas. Campaigns, European Theater. *Ardennes-Alsace. U.S. 7th Army - Maginot Line, Herrlisheim/Gambsheim Bridgehead. French 1st Army - Colmar Pocket. *Rhineland. U.S. 3rd Army - Ludwigshaven, Germersheim, Speyer. *Central Europe. U.S. 7th Army - Odenwald, Tauber River, Danube River, Romantique Road, Alps, Austria. 44th TB Campaigns,ā€¦ more
Date: October 2001
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[12th Armored Division Memorial]

Description: Photograph of a memorial to the 12th Armored Division near the Dyess Air Base in Abilene, Texas. It reads: "Dedicated to the memory of all men of the 12th Armored Division in World War II. Camp Barkeley, 1943-44." There is a list of 12th Armored Division units and division actions in the middle of the memorial. The text under that reads: "Installed by members and friends of the 12th Armored Division Association. Memorial Committee: R. O. Collier, M. R. Drum, M. L. Glover, F. G. Hatt, Jr., J. J.ā€¦ more
Date: October 2001
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[People by Monument]

Description: Photograph of five men and a woman standing by a monument to the 12th Armored Division in Abilene, Texas. The two men in khaki on either side of the monument hold an American flag and the flag of the 12th Armored Division. The text on the monument reads: "Dedicated to the memory of all men of the 12th Armored Division in World War II. Camp Barkeley 1943-44". A wreath of flowers is visible to the right of the monument.
Date: October 2001
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[12th Armored Division Patch]

Description: Photograph of the 12th Armored Division patch engraved on the side of the Armored Forces Monument. The 13th Armored Division patch is also visible to the right, and text is engraved on the top of the monument.
Date: November 11, 1991
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[List of Units]

Description: Photograph of a list of military units engraved into the Armored Forces Monument in Abilene, Texas. The text reads: "Armored Divisions: 1-14, 16, 20 Armored Groups: 1-3, 6-11, 17 Armored Regiments: 13, 32, 33 Armored Field Artillery Battalions: 58, 59, 62, 65, 69, Armored Infantry Battalions: 6-11, 14-17, 19-21, 23, 27 Armored Infantry Regiments: 6, 36, 41 Cavalry Groups: 2-4, 11, 14-16, 101, 102, 106, 113, 115 Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadrons: 2, 3, 4, 6, 15-19, 24, Reconnaissance Troops: 1-5,ā€¦ more
Date: November 11, 1991
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Close-Up of Monument]

Description: Photograph of a close-up of the Armored Forces Monument. There is a picture of men standing beside and on tanks, and one man on horseback. The words "Forging the Thunderbolt" are inscribed in the top right corner. The text at the bottom of the monument reads: "'A balanced team of combat arms and services of equal importance and equal prestige.' Maj. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee Father of the American Armored Forces".
Date: November 11, 1991
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Veiled Monument]

Description: Photograph of a monument covered in a white sheet with a red, white, and blue pleated fan at both top corners. To the right, a line of four soldiers stand at attention, carrying rifles and two flags. To the left, a woman and two uniformed men stand on a raised platform in front of a podium. Another uniformed soldier stands beside the covered monument, and trees are visible in the background.
Date: November 11, 1991
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[People By Monument]

Description: Photograph of a World War II monument. A woman and a uniformed man stand looking at it, and four soldiers stand at attention to the right. The outside two carry rifles, and the inside two carry flags. Another soldier stands at attention behind the monument on the left. Trees are visible in the background.
Date: November 11, 1991
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Description: Newspaper clipping of an article about the celebration of the 50th WASP Anniversary Reunion and some experiences from former WASPs. Part of another article about Governor Ann Richards attending the reunion is also included.
Date: May 23, 1993
Creator: Fulton, Loretta
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Clipping: 'Like a homesick angel']

Description: Newspaper clipping about WASPs attending their 50th anniversary and the unveiling of a statue dedicated to them. An account of June Drew flying again for the first time in fifty years is also shared.
Date: May 23, 1993
Creator: Fulton, Loretta
Partner: National WASP WWII Museum

[Photograph of Omega Point]

Description: Photograph of Abilene Christian University students walking to class with the McGlothlin Student Center in the background. The 3,000-pound monument, Omega Point, can be seen to the left of the students.
Date: unknown
Partner: Abilene Christian University Library

WW II Memorial plaque, Taylor County

Description: American ex-Prisoners of War Non Solum Armis honoring E battery lost battalion WWII 131st field artillery 2nd BN mobilized at Abilene, Texas, 25 November 1940. Captured by the Japanese forces, 10 March, 1942. Liberated, 18 September 1945. Battery Officers T. A. Dodson, Capt. H. G. Allen, 1st. LT. W. R. Slone, 1st. LT. M. A. Straughan, 2nd. LT. Sergeants F. F. Gilliam, 1st. Sgt. A. B. Cumberledge J. G. Fender F. Fujita D. N. Heleman * G. B. Killian B. W. Robertson N. W. Rogers H. R. Spalding R. ā€¦ more
Date: August 7, 2005
Creator: Belden, Dreanna L.
Partner: UNT Libraries
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