1918 Camp Dix NJ Physical Drill WWI RPPC Postcard Thompson Poughkeepsie-image
1918 Camp Dix NJ Physical Drill WWI RPPC Postcard Thompson Poughkeepsie-image

1918 Camp Dix NJ Physical Drill WWI RPPC Postcard Thompson Poughkeepsie

$ 7.07

Unit Quantity: 1 Type: Real Photo Postcard City: Camp Dix Brand/Publisher: Thompson Illustragraph Co. Country: United States Era: World War I (WWI) Unit Type: Unit Number of Items in Set: 1 Region: New Jersey Postage Condition: Posted Continent: North America Features: Real Photo Signed: Yes Signed By: R.H.W. Country of Origin: United States Unit of Sale: Single Unit brand: Thompson Illustragraph Co. Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Subject: Military Year Manufactured: 1918 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Description

1918 Camp Dix NJ Physical Drill WWI RPPC Postcard Thompson Poughkeepsie. This remarkable Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) captures a significant moment in American military history, depicting a large formation of soldiers engaged in rigorous physical drill at Camp Dix, New Jersey. The image, rendered in classic black and white photography, showcases the discipline and training of recruits during the World War I era, with a vast field filled with men performing calisthenics and interacting with an obstacle course structure. This visual artifact offers a compelling glimpse into military life and preparation during a pivotal global conflict. The reverse of the postcard provides invaluable historical context, featuring a clear "DIX BRANCH MAY 27 12 M 1918" postmark, firmly dating the card to the Great War. It was published by Thompson Illustragraph Co. of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., a notable producer of postcards from that period. The handwritten message from a soldier in Co. 24, H.R.B.N. at Camp Dix, addressed to "Miss Dorothy Hillmore" in Adams, N.Y., adds a deeply personal and authentic layer to this collectible. This postcard is a true piece of WWI militaria, perfect for collectors of military history, New Jersey memorabilia, or vintage photography.

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