1943 WWII Camp Rucker AL Newspaper 35th Infantry Tank Destroyer Black History For Sale
$95.00
Item Description
WWII "Camp Rucker Reporter" Military Newspaper – May 21, 1943 (Complete 8 Pages)
Up for sale is a rare, original 8-page complete issue of the Camp Rucker Reporter (Volume 1, No. 4), published at Camp Rucker, Alabama, on May 21, 1943. This issue provides an incredible, unfiltered look at army life during the height of World War II, packed with incredible historical content, unique articles, photographs, and period military humor/cartoons.Major Features & Content Highlights:• 35th Infantry Division Focus: Extensive coverage of the 35th Infantry Division, including photographs and features on General Baade reviewing the 137th Regiment, and Chief of Staff Colonel John G. Van Houten.
• 806th Tank Destroyer Bn.: Feature article detailing the 806th Tank Destroyer Battalion joining forces with the 35th Infantry Division.
• African American Military History: Features a historic article titled "Negro Soldiers Awarded The Purple Heart" written by L. Shelton, capturing critical Black history contributions during the war.
• 60th Engineer Battalion: Article detailing their rigorous training schedule at the camp.
• Classic WWII Comics & Cartoons: Includes the iconic "Male Call" comic strip by Milton Caniff, alongside custom camp illustrations like "Originator of Rookie Rucker" and "Off Limits Loocy".
• Camp Life & Culture: Base theater schedule listing classic films (Mission to Moscow, Action in the North Atlantic, Crash Dive), sports section highlighting base baseball games (Ft. Benning vs. Rucker, 134th Nine No-Hitter), and medical/dental clinic write-ups.Condition Notes:This newspaper is in stable, readable vintage condition. It exhibits normal expected wear for a paper artifact over 80 years old, including handling creases, fold lines, minor edge chips, and natural paper tanning. Please review all high-resolution photos to verify its exact condition.
An exceptional addition for any WWII home-front collector, 35th Infantry Division historian, or military enthusiast!
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