The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.9), January 15, 1945.
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The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.9), January 15, 1945.
Name: The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.9), January 15, 1945.
Barcode: 59044
Image Number: 59044
Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/59044.0001
Brief 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.
Publishing Location: Italy
Notes: Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Edward M. Almond. Editorial Supervisor: Capt. Larry Birleffi. Editorial Staff: Staff Artists: Sgts. Ted Shearer, Ray Henry. Staff Photographers: S/Sgt. Verdun P. Cook, Cpl. Louis Adrian. Sports Editor: Sgt. James L. Strong. Multilith Operators: Cpl. Roscoe Murray, Pvt. Robert M. Stoakley.
Publisher: United States Army Infantry Division, 92nd Special Service Section
Date Published: Jan 15th, 1945
Language: English
Material Type: Paper
Dimensions: 31 x 24.5 cm
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. The publication ran for three years beginning on October 15th, 1942.
See Also: The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.11), January 29, 1945.The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.14), February 19, 1945.The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.15), February 26, 1945.The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division: a combat paper for combat men. v. 5 (no.18), March 19, 1945.
LC Call Number: E725.5.N3 1945 B8
OCLC: 1511555288
Subjects: African AmericansWorld War, 1939-1945
