The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.14), February 19, 1945. [Front cover]
Date Published: Feb 19th, 1945
Content: GraphicReprinted photoTextPublisher: United States Army Infantry Division, 92nd Special Service Section
Language: EnglishDimensions: 29 x 24 cm
Material Type: PaperBrief Description: Official newsletter of the 92nd Infantry Division known as the Buffalo Soldiers who were a segregated military division during World War II. The weekly newsletter kept the soldiers informed by publishing entertaining and educational columns in order to bolster confidence and morale while keeping a record of their experiences. One issue's front cover features the unit's boxing competitions. Most of the newsletters were published "somewhere in Italy" and also featured a Silver Star Roll of Honor for 31 recipients. The division participated in the Italy campaign. The logo was an American buffalo that was used in the 19th century by African-American troops.
Historical Context: The Buffalo, an official newspaper for the 92nd Infantry Division contains stories of bravery, cartoons, helpful tips and other content to boost morale. It began on October 15th, 1942 and published more than 150 issues.
Image Number: 59046.0001
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