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Signal Corps US Army Binoculars, what was their use in WWII?
These particular binoculars were designed to gather a lot of available light. They were used for night viewing at sea. Submarine periscope wakes would show up very well in them as a white wake against the otherwise dark sea. Also dark surfa... Read More »
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What is Army Signal Corps?
Created in 1860, when the Army adopted Maj. Albert Myer's visual communications system. In 1863, Congress authorized the regular Signal Corps for the remainder of the Civil War. In addition to visual signaling, the Corps became responsible ... Read More »
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What kind of work do signal corps do?
The signal corps provide communications on the battlefield. The attached link explains it in detail. Read More »
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The Signal Corps are located in Fort Gordon Georgia! Thanks from ChaCha!
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Unfortunately, there is no central record of all Purple Heart recipients for WWII. There are, however, orders issuing the award in individual personnel files at the St Louis Records Center. The award should also be recorded on the soldier's...
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A good source to judge the value is to watch them on eBay. Some people will list them at a starting bid of $9.99. Others will list photos at $24.00. But it is hard to define what is an original Signal Corps photo. If the caption is included...
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