Camp Atterbury

Items related to the 83rd Infantry Division

After Pearl Harbor the U.S. Army began mobilizing all former Army divisions. The 83rd was again activated on August 15, 1942 at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Camp Atterbury was home to many divisions that were reformed during the war. The 83rd Infantry Division was re-activated at Camp Atterbury under command of Major General Frank W. Milburn.

At the Post Exchange (PX) or in any cheap shop near the posts, GI's could buy any kind of trinket and souvenirs, bearing their branche of service, unit insignia or the name of their post. These gifts were usually mailed to relatives, friends, ..., or brought home on furlough. All these items were available to the GI's of the 83rd Infantry Division as well to GI's of other divisions stationed in the Camps, etc.

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