Series of four photographs of the operation of the M-48 AVLB "Bridge Layer" tank system (P002:219-222). Showing the extension of the 60 foot folding bridge carried on a modified chassis of the M-48/M-60 Patton Tank. Developed by the Germans during WWII, this type of engineering vehicle made it possible for heavy equipment and tanks to cross small streams. The four photographs show the deployment of the system.
Series of four photographs of the operation of the M-48 AVLB "Bridge Layer" tank system (P002:219-222). Showing the extension of the 60 foot folding bridge carried on a modified chassis of the M-48/M-60 Patton Tank. The four photographs show the deployment of the system. The final photo in series showing the bridge in its extended position.
Series of four photographs of the operation of the M-48 AVLB "Bridge Layer" tank system (P002:219-222). Showing the extension of the 60 foot folding bridge carried on a modified chassis of the M-48/M-60 Patton Tank. The four photographs show the deployment of the system.
Series of four photographs of the operation of the M-48 AVLB "Bridge Layer" tank system (P002:219-222). Showing the extension of the 60 foot folding bridge carried on a modified chassis of the M-48/M-60 Patton Tank. The four photographs show the deployment of the system.
Display of the M-29 81mm light infantry mortar. Developed in 1952 and was in service through the early 1980s. Cadet in civilian clothes is receiving instruction from Ft. Lewis soldier.
US Army Colonel and Captain in fatigue uniforms with field caps, inspecting barracks with cadets in background. Captain has name tag "Dorsch, D." on uniform.
Stock US Army Photograph of the ROTC 11th Regiment of Pershing Rifles visit to Ft. Lewis, Washington, April 1963. The Pershing Rifles National Honor Society sponsors competition events for ROTC College Military Drill Teams. The US Army stock photograph is annotated on the reverse in blue carbon typing by the photographer, Sp4 William L. Durfee of the 124th Signal Battalion. "Cadet of Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, reports to Col. John W. MacIndoe, Commanding Officer, 2nd Battle Group, 39th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington, during the 11th Regiment of Pershing Rifles Drill Competition, which was held at Fort Lewis, Washington."
Stock US Army Photograph of the ROTC 11th Regiment of Pershing Rifles visit to Ft. Lewis Washington, April 1963. The US Army stock photograph is annotated on the reverse in blue carbon typing by the photographer, Sp4 William L. Durfee of the 124th Signal Battalion. "Second Place Winners of the 11th Regiment of Pershing Rifles Drill competition, which was held at Fort Lewis, Washington, Drill team is, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington."
Stock US Army Photograph of the ROTC 11th Regiment of Pershing Rifles visit to Ft. Lewis Washington, April 1963. The US Army stock photograph is annotated on the reverse in blue carbon typing by the photographer, Sp4 William L. Durfee of the 124th Signal Battalion. "University of Oregon, of Eugene, Oregon, taking part in the 11th Regiment of Pershing Rifles Drill competition which was held at Fort Lewis, Washington."
The US Army stock photograph is annotated on the reverse in blue carbon typing by the photographer, Sp4 William L. Durfee of the 124th Signal Battalion. "Stc Calvin Havens, Mess Sgt. Hq. Co. 12th Inf 1st Battle Group, 4th Infantry Div Fort Lewis Washington, explains to (L-to-R) Cadet Roger Stubbs, Cadet Maj. Roger Johnson, Cadet Rod commons and Cadet Col. Dell Ball the duties of a mess Sgt."
The US Army stock photograph is annotated on the reverse in blue carbon typing by the photographer, Sp4 William L. Durfee of the 124th Signal Battalion. "Talking about the diffen(sic) Drill Teams, are L-to-R, Maj. Horace E. Pierce, 10th Corp ROTC Affairs Officer, Col. Walther A. Guntharp, Commanding Officer, 1st Battle Group, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis Washington and Col. John W. MacIndoe, Commanding Officer, 2nd Battle Group, 39th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington."
The US Army stock photograph is annotated on the reverse in blue carbon typing by the photographer, Sp4 William L. Durfee of the 124th Signal Battalion. "Talking about the diffen(sic) Drill Teams, are L-to-R, Maj. Horace E. Pierce, 10th Corp ROTC Affairs Officer, Col. Walther A. Guntharp, Commanding Officer, 1st Battle Group, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis Washington and Col. John W. MacIndoe, Commanding Officer, 2nd Battle Group, 39th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington."
The US Army stock photograph is annotated on the reverse in blue carbon typing by the photographer, Sp4 William L. Durfee of the 124th Signal Battalion. "(L-to-R) Maj. Horace E. Pierce, 10th Corp ROTC Affairs Officer and Col. Walter A. Guntharp, Commanding Officer, 1st Battle Group, 12th Infantry, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Washington, talking about the drill teams."
Two cadets (OSU ROTC) viewing the bore of a 155mm "Long Tom" Heavy Artillery piece on display at Ft. Lewis Washington. Photo is marked in pencil on reverse with "Oregon State", probably indicating the cadets are OSU ROTC. Stock publicity photograph, probably intended for an OSU publication.
Officers viewing Pershing Rifles Regimental Headquarters building. Sign has the unit shield and the military command emblem. Building is the standard WWII era barracks/utility style, single story.
Photograph taken through vehicle window while on tour of USAF McChord AFB, adjacent to Ft. Lewis. Photograph of a USAF C124C Globemaster cargo aircraft of the 1950-1970 era.
Oregon State College ROTC cadet, Doug Hirts, receives briefing on operation of the M-41 Walker Bulldog Tank at Ft. Lewis exercise in April 1960. Photograph by Pfc Joseph J. Brown, Photographic Facility, US Army Garrison, Ft. Lewis, Washington.
Display of US Army mobile artillery. The M56 Scorpion was an unarmored American self-propelled anti-tank gun, which featured a 90mm M54 gun with a simple blast shield, and unprotected crew compartment. It was meant to be transported by helicopter or by air drop.
Display of US Army self propelled 105mm Howitzer M52. This was an improved version of the self propelled artillery on the M42 Patton Tank chassis with an enclosed (protected) turret, state of the art for the era. Used in Vietnam and later.
M-60A-1 Patton Tank. A new design, produced from 1960-1987, this vehicle is brand new. The display vehicle has a unit number and shield painted on turret.
Display of the standard US Army heavy artillery, M1A1 155mm Howitzer. In use from WWI through the present day, this is the improved version produced in the 1950s. Senior non-commissioned officer in foreground with cadets viewing.
Cadet in civilian letterman's jacket viewing a Fire Control System M-35 at Ft. Lewis display. This fire control system was state of the art in 1963, used for calculating firing solutions for artillery. The ROTC cadet could possibly use this equipment while in the military.
This display of a M-51 or later designation (1963) of MGR-3A "Little John" missile is of note, as cutting edge equipment for the US military. This rocket was unguided and capable of nuclear or conventional warheads.
The Honest John missile on display here (M-50) is an unguided, nuclear capable ballistic missile used by the US Army until as late as 1982. This display on Ft. Lewis shows the configuration of the heavy truck chassis and missile launcher unit.