US Army vehicles; Army-Navy Game
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