US Army vehicles; Army-Navy Game

Identifier
irn1003294
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2002.535.1
  • RG-60.3833
Dates
1 Jan 1939 - 31 Dec 1939
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Silent
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

  • Wilbur G. Dockum (Camera Operator)
  • Pam S. Manix

Biographical History

Colonel Wilbur G. Dockum (1891-1976) served in World War I and was one of Gen. George Patton's under commanders during World War II. He was with the 692nd Field Artillery Battalion of the US Army and served in the European theater of war. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

Scope and Content

US military supply vehicles travelling down dirt road, arrive at Army barracks. 01:01:19 (black and white) Army vehicles, labeled 104 HQ1. "HQ 1st BN 104th F.A. Message Center" sign. Soldiers sending telegrams. Map. 01:03:25 Camouflaged weapons. 01:05:16 (color) soldiers with map, dead fox. "104th Battalion" title. Play fighting. 01:08:15 Building, CU military car, vehicles lined up in building, military equipment lined up. 01:11:30 "Philadelphia 1939 Army vs. Navy" title. Tickets. Stadium, woman waving flag for Navy, band on pitch. 01:14:10 "This is the Navy field Goal" title. "Match" 01:15:50 Title celebrating Navy victory.

Note(s)

  • Original film title card: "Army-Navy Game, Philadelphia 1939. 101st Battallion British Columbia." [Battalion is spelled incorrectly]

Subjects

  • CROWDS
  • SOLDIERS/MILITARY
  • UNITED STATES
  • BARRACKS
  • SOLDIERS/MILITARY (AMERICAN)
  • MAPS
  • WOMEN
  • BANDS
  • STADIUMS
  • SIGNS/POSTERS
  • MILITARY VEHICLES
  • SPORTS/GAMES

Places

  • , United States

Genre

  • Amateur.
  • Film
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