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Construction) 1.70
The 2d Infantry Bde was not assigned to
any Division in 1960 when I got transferred to its only tank company. It
was commanded by a Brigadier General. Later, the brigade was assigned to
the 5th Infantry Division at Colorado but remained at Ft. Devens. For
field excises, the brigade trained either at Camp Edwards,
Massachusetts, or for brigade-size exercises, at Camp Drum, in Upper New
York. In the summer time, the unit was heavily involved in training
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In the evenings I worked at the
Post Crafts Shop as photo instructor. When Bde HQ, Information Office,
looked for a photographer/writer I applied, was accepted and assigned on a
special duty basis. This period was the most satisfying and productive period of my military life --- covering news events, taking and developing photos, writing and publishing newspaper articles. We lived in a small apartment in nearby Shirley until on-post housing became available later. Fort Devens has been closed as a military installation since the 80s.
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(1) 5-inch howitzer during night firing at Camp
Drum is illuminating the night ScherpPhoto |
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(2) Winter training of 2d Bde troops in the
White Mountains, New Hampshire ScherpPhoto |
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(3) Muddy tank road at Ft Devens ScherpPhoto |
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(4) Tank training using search lights at night ScherpPhoto |
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(5) On assignment with White House Press pass to
cover arrival of President Kennedy at Newport, RI ScherpPhoto |
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(6) Jackie Kennedy at Newport, RI ScherpPhoto |
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(7) President Kennedy welcomes the president of
Pakistan upon his arrival at Newport, RI. Soldier of 2d Inf Bde served as
the honor guards for the event ScherpPhoto |
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(8) President Eisenhower and the first lady
Mamie at the AUSA Convention at Washington 1962 ScherpPhoto |
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(9) A photo montage I made that was given to BG
Stilwell upon his departure from the 2d Inf Bde ScherpPhoto |
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(10) Enjoying my special duty as a life guard at Mirror Lake |
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(11) Brigadier General Stilwell, then of
Commander of 2d Inf Bde. Stilwell later perished on a flight to Asia. The
plane was never found ScherpPhoto |
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(12) The beach at Mirror Lake was the favorite
swimming hole for many during the hot days of summer ScherpPhoto |
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(13) BG Stilwell, up to his waist in water,
helps the infantrymen off the landing craft during amphibious training at
Little Creek, VA ScherpPhoto |
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(14) Soldiers of the 2d Inf Bde storm the
beaches during amphibious training at Little Creek, VA ScherpPhoto |
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(15) Opening holiday gifts with son Steven ScherpPhoto |
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(16) The picturesque Old Mill restaurant near
Fitchburg. I won $300 as the first prize in its contest with this shot. ScherpPhoto |
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(17) I won 1st Place in the Scenic Category of
the All-Army Photo Contest in '62 ScherpPhoto |
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(18) Teaching photography at the Photo Craft
Shop -- with my 4x5" Linhof Super Technica ScherpPhoto |
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(19) Having fun with son Steven during a baby
photography session ScherpPhoto |