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45TH INFANTRY DIVISION
MUSEUM |
Swastika
Before the 1930s, the division's symbol was a red square with a
yellow swastika, a tribute to the large Native American population
in the southwestern US |
Thunderbird
this southwestern Native American symbol was later adopted as the
insignia of the 45th ID after the German Swastika became an
undesirable symbol. The National Guard unit was activated 16
Sept 1940 and was comprised of elements from Colorado, New Mexico,
Arizona and Oklahoma. |
 Philip
Cover,
a Pawnee (shown in Thunderbird battle dress) lost his left forearm
in the battle of Venafro, Italy during November 1943 |
45th Infantry Division Museum
was once the Lincoln Park Armory and served as the Div HQ prior
to WWII |
Full Bus
Anastasia Kilpatrick and Warren Wilt were up front. Charles Martin
and Ed Wheelock (obscured, wearing 508th cap) with wife Amy were in
rows 2 and 3 |
Museum Docent
welcomed the group and provided background information |
 48-Star
Flag
flow in WW-ii is flanked by a pair of BAR's |
 Militia
of the Territory of Oklahoma
formed in 1890 formed the basis of the division. Note the flintlock
musket |
Gun Collection
from the Union Infantry |
Jack Schlegel and John Coates
admire the arms display |
Encampment
bristles with firepower and has an O-1 Bird Dog observation
plane hanging at left |
Taking Five
Bill Andrews rested his weary feet |
 Museum
Store
offered a variety of military patches, including airborne |
All Americans
the 82nd Airborne Division was displayed |
Red Devils
improperly labeled as the 508th Airborne Infantry |
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These photos are
a mixture of work by Lois Andrews, Art Blanco, Liz Farrell, Lou Gutierrez, Dick O'Donnell and
Rick Trevizo.
Individual credits have not been given.
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