[Street Signs at Knox Street and 12th Armored Division Avenue]

Photograph of street signs for Knox Street and 12th Armored Division Avenue. The brown signs are placed perpendicular to each other, with the Knox Street sign on the top. The street signs are attached to the top of a stop sign.
Date: unknown
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Portrait of Ralph E. Casey]

Photograph of Private Ralph E. Casey posing in uniform, at the age of 16.
Date: September 1940
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tent City at Fort Knox]

Photograph of a tent city at Fort Knox in 1942.
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Roy and Emily Davis]

Photograph of Roy and Emily Davis taken near Fort Knox, Kentucky (Lincoln's birthplace). Roy Davis actually carried this photo in his wallet while he was overseas.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 44th Tank Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 44th Tank Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Activated 15 Sep 1942, relieved 12th Armored Division 11 Nov 1943, Inactivated 10 May 1946. Battalion commanders: Lt. Col. Tom H. Ross - Nov 43 - Feb 45 KIA, Lt. Col. William W. Barksdale - Feb 45, Maj. William P. Meredith - July 45. Tennessee 1942 to Tokyo 1945, by way of New Guinea, Bismark, Archipelago, Morotai, Leyte, Luzon, Philippines, Japan. U.S. Presidential Unit Citation, Company B and C. Philippines Presidential Unit Citation, 44th Tank Battalion."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 495th Armored Field Artillery Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 495th Armored Field Artillery Battalion memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "15 Sep 1942 - 4 Dec 1945. Battalion commanders Lt. Col. Robert Bahr, Lt. Col. Richard Hockman. We dedicate this marker as a tribute to those men of the 495th who served in combat during World War II and as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the service of their country. Killed in action: Joseph Finn, Charles Hancock, John Karnash, Leonard Klatt, George Lindley, Victor Malmrose, Maurice Pulley, Warner Purvis, Jr., Robert Schwartz, Richard Starr, Robert Wilson."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 43rd Tank Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 43rd Tank Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "In memory of those that gave their all- their lives. 15 September 1942: Herrlisheim Gambsheim, Maginot Line, Ludwigshafen, Saar Palestinate. 17 December 1945: Forbach Styring Wendel, Colmar Pocket Rouffach, Dillingen Danube River, Wurzburg Schweinfurt. Commanding officers: Lt. Col. Nicholas Novosel, Lt. Col. Scott W. Hall."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox]

Photograph of a 12th Armored Division memorial at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky, taken at the dedication of the park. The memorial consists of a small obelisk with a plaque, surrounded by smaller pedestals with plaques in a circle surrounding it.
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 152nd Armored Signal Company Memorial Stone]

Photograph of 152nd Armored Signal Company memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "'Resolute to Achieve.' Combat Officers: Lt. Col. Richard M. King, Division Signal Officer, Major William J. Cure, Asst. Division Signal Officer, Capt. John T. Hagood, Company Commander. Dedicated to all members of the company who served with pride, honor and devotion."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 494th Armored Field Artillery Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 494th Armored Field Artillery Battalion memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Lt. Col. Harold M. Crawford. Killed in action: 12. To the officers and men who served our country in its struggle for freedom, dignity and equality for all under God we dedicate this memorial."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 82nd Armored Medical Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 82nd Armored Medical Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Meritorious service award, supporting division troops. Ardennes - Alsace, Rhineland Central Europe. Dec 5, 1944 May 8, 1945."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 119th Armored Engineer Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 119th Armored Engineer Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "This monument is dedicated to all that served in the 119th Armored Engineer Battalion and to the memory of those that gave their lives for their country. To all that became prisoners of war and wounded in action. World War Two, 1944 to 1945." Following this inscription is a list of men killed in action.
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 17th Armored Infantry Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 17th Armored Infantry Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Men of the 17th served their country well in the U.S. and Europe, 1942-1945. Let no one forget the sacrifices made for our freedom. Killed and wounded - 745. Missing and captured - 184."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 493rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 493rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Fides non timet - Faith has no fear. Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Charles D. Hartman, Jr. This memorial is dedicated to the men of the 493rd who served in the defense of their country and to honor the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Killed in action: Everette C. Carter, Emmett T. Elliott, Sam Foster, Edward F. Maile, Henry L. Marble, Paul E. Heal, William F. Parker, Peter L. Warrone. Wounded in action - 83, Prisoner of war - 8."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 12th Armored Division Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 12th Armored Division memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the stone's plaque says "12th Armored Division 'Hellcats' 15 September 1942 - 17 December 1945. Commanding Generals M/G C. Brewer, M/G D. T. Greene, M/G R. R. Allen, B/G W. A. Holbrook, Jr."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Fort Knox Motor Convoy]

Photograph of a line of military jeeps. A typed note on the back of the photo says "At Fort Knox a motor convoy ready to take off for training."
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of William Jenkins]

Photograph of William Jenkins in uniform standing on a road in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Date: May 10, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Tent Mates]

Photograph of William Jenkins (3rd from the left) with five other soldiers standing outside a tent in Fort Knox, Kentucky. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Tent mates. The first in the Army. We are in the 80th A.R. 8th Armd. Div."
Date: May 10, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of William Jenkins in a Jeep]

Photograph of William Jenkins sitting in the driver's seat of a jeep at Fort Knox, Kentucky. A typed note on the back of the photo says "At Fort Knox in a jeep."
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of John Fraley at Fort Knox]

Photograph of John Fraley wearing a military uniform and standing in a field at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Date: September 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of William Jenkin and Soldiers]

Photograph of William Jenkins and two other soldiers standing in a street in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Date: May 10, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers Walking]

Photograph of five soldiers walking down a street between rows of tents at Fort Knox in Kentucky.
Date: May 10, 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of William Jenkins]

Photograph of William Jenkins wearing training gear and standing outside of a tent. A typed note on the back of the photo says "At Fort Knox ready to go out in the field for basic training."
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Soldiers and Tank]

Photograph of William Jenkins (middle) and four other soldiers standing in front of a tank. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Myself with some of my friends with a M3 tank."
Date: 1942
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History