120th Engineers unit on parade through Fort Worth

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20049179

Description

The first troops bound for Summer War Games in Louisiana are rolling through Fort Worth, Texas. The 45th Infantry Division is traveling from Camp Barkeley in Abilene, Texas to compete. The 120th Engineers are being sent ten days ahead to clear the way for the 45th. A train of military trucks are shown traveling along the small highway. The convoy will stop at the edge of Fort Worth for a police escort through the city.

Archival Date

1941-07-24

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1320

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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License

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Subjects

Camp Barkeley; War Games; Summer War Games; Military Camps; Military parades & ceremonies; Military Vehicles; Military; Trucks; Garages; Highways