North Fort Hood

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20149138

Description

This half-track served as command post for the 49th Reconnaissance battalion during a tactical exercise at North Fort Hood where the 49th Armored Division, Texas National Guard, is encamped. Captain Jack McFerran of Gainesville watches while Sgt. 1st Class Woodrow Thompson, of 9025 Oels, makes a radio transmission. Barely visible at Thompson's right, kneeling, is Sergeant J. T. Underwood of Azle, monitoring a radio channel. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram, evening edition July 20, 1950.

Archival Date

1950-07-18

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-2464

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Tanks (Military science); Portrait photographs; Military; Soldiers