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Soldiers Studying Map
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Three uniformed men study a map placed on a desk. The original caption reads: "STUDYING THE BATTALION'S NEXT HOME. Lt. Col. D.L. Van Syckle (right), commanding officer of the "Harvester Battalion," with Major Paul H. Wood (center) and 2nd Lieut. John C. Bond look over a map and details of Camp Campbell, Ky., where the battalion will go after completion of basic training at Camp Perry."
1942
International Harvester Company
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WHi 63284
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Review and Parade
1942
A group of soldiers lined up in a field for a Saturday morning review and a parade before officers. The soldiers likely belong to the "Harvester Battalion" at Camp Perry, Ohio for training. The ba...
Uniformed Men with Flag
1942
Three soldiers stand with an American flag in a field at Camp Perry. The men may have belonged to the "Harvester Battalion."
Small Arms Class
1942
A group of uniformed soldiers sit at tables in a room at Camp Perry to be instructed in a small arms class. Firearms are on the table in front of each person and a chalkboard with script and illust...
Class at Camp Perry
1942
A group of uniformed military men sit in wooden chairs inside a building at Camp Perry as they are instructed on various kinds of machinery. Two chalkboards and various equipment and vehicles are i...
Harvester Battalion Instructors
1942
Eight officers assigned to train the "Harvester Battalion" stand in a line in a field for a group portrait. In the background is a row of numbers. The men may be stationed at Camp Perry, Ohio. The ...
Enlisted International Harvester Men
1942
A group of uniformed enlisted men affiliated with International Harvester stand on risers for a group portrait. The original caption reads: "BATTALION FROM 40 STATES. Significant of the nation-wide...
