Name: The Buffalo 92nd Infantry Division : a combat paper for combat men. v. 4 (no.10), June 17, 1944.

Barcode: 59048

Image Number: 59048

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/59048_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: Fort Huachuca, Arizona

Notes: Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Edward M. Almond. Editorial Supervisor: Capt. Larry Birleffi. Editorial Staff: Sports Editor: Sgt. James L. Strong. Staff Artists: Sgt. Ted Shearer, and Sgt. Ray Henry. Staff Photographers: S/Sgt. Verdun P. Cook, Cpl. Roscoe Murray, Cpl. Louis Adrian. Circulation Manager: Cpl. Paul Dickerson. 371st Combat Team Lt. Drake. Co-Editor: Cpl. Ernest Thornton. 370th Combat Team: 1st Lt. E.T. Mayfield. Co-Editor: Cpl. Glenn Riley. 365th Combat Team: Capt. D.P. Dix. Cpl. Rodney Evans.

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Date Published: Jun 17th, 1944

Language: English

Material Type: Newsprint

Dimensions: 44.5 x 29 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 began on October 15, 1842 publishing more than 150 issues.

LC Call Number: E725.5.N3 1945 B8

OCLC: 1511555288

Subjects: African AmericansWorld War, 1939-1945