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The fifteen chaplains of the 83rd Division stationed at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. (No. 108 E)
The 83rd Division was activated August 15, 1942 at Camp Atterbury and deployed overseas
April 6, 1944 during World War II.

Colonel Welton M. Modisette, Post Commander of Camp Atterbury, beside Senator James J. Davis, a Republican politician from Pennsylvania (second and third from the left), with three other men during World War II. (No. 109

The rock, a solid piece of limestone measuring approximately 3 feet high and 5 feet in diameter, sat at the junction of Edinburgh Street and Hospital Road in Camp Atterbury, Indiana. (No. 116 C) The rock is carved, supposedly using Italian Prisoners of War.

Two buildings of the Military Police Section at Camp Atterbury, probably including barracks and administration. The army base near Edinburgh, Indiana had 1,780 buildings during World War II.
The smaller building is Bldg 868.

A food display with three tables showing "breakfast," "dinner," and "supper" created by the Cooks and Bakers School at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II.

Eight male officers in two rows in front of the Ordinance Service Command building at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II.
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Chaplain Oscar F. Bohman standing behind a pulpit with two small flags at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 104 A)

Lieutenant Sabine working at his desk at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 104 B)

Lieutenant Hendrichs sitting at his desk at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 104 C)

Twelve male officers in two rows in front of the headquarters of the 1537th Service Command Unit at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 105 A)

A chapel at Camp Atterbury, one of twelve, prior to its decoration during World War II. (No. 108 C)

One of the twelve chapels on base with a view down the aisle in the middle of the sanctuary toward the front of the building, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 108 A)

Eighteen officers standing in front of Post Headquarters at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 109 D)

1st Sgt. and Non-coms of the African-American WACs

The eight members of the enlisted administrative force of the Medical Section, 3561st Service Unit of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) following a regular morning conference at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. (No. 113 F)

Eight servicewomen of the Medical Section, 3561st Service Unit, Women's Army Corps (formerly Women's Army Auxiliary Corps) playing outside with one of the small dog mascots, possibly "Corporal Khaki", kept by the WACs at Camp Atterbury, Indiana

Two privates, William Legg and Bill Benge, standing beside a truck with the sign reading "Telegraph" in the front window at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 115 )

Sergeant [T/5] Margo and Corporal [Pfc.] Raymond Vours of the Signal Section, 1560th Service Command Unit, working at their desks at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. (No. 115 F) The walls show war posters and a map of the U.S. Army 5th Service Command.

Sergeant Hildenbrand of the Signal Section, 1560th Service Unit, working at his desk at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 115 G)

Col. Modisette and Maj. Sherman's Grandson

Colonel Welton M. Modisette, post commander of Camp Atterbury, with six-year old Larry Snyder, the grandson of Major Edward Sherman, commanding officer of the Military Police Section, 1560th Service Unit. (No. 117 A) Young Larry, dressed in an MP's uniform.

Officers of the Personnel Division

The fifteen officers of Personnel Division at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, standing in formation. (No. 117 H) The division officers included 13 men and 2 women who handled all matters pertaining to "the procurement, classification, assignment, records, etc.

Reporter from "Indianapolis Star" and Family
A reporter from the "Indianapolis Star" newspaper and family in an open Jeep at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. (No. 117 E) The family in the car includes a man, two women, and a young girl.

A Scene from the Show "Hellzapoppin"
A scene from the USO Camp Show "Hellzapoppin" performed for the soldiers of Camp Atterbury for free in the Sports Arena on June 30, 1943. (No. 118 C)

Soldier Dancing with Cast Member from the "Hellzapoppin" Cast
Soldiers from the audience dancing with members of the cast of "Helllzapoppin", a USO Camp Show performed at Camp Atterbury June 30-July 1, 1943. (No. 118 E)

Soldiers and Two Boys Watching USO Show "Hellzapoppin"
Soldiers and two boys in the audience in the sports arena watching the USO show, "Hellzapoppin", which played at Camp Atterbury, Indiana on June 30 and July 1, 1943. (No. 118 H)

Crowd Watching USO Show "Hellzapoppin" from Bleachers
Soldiers from the 1560th Service Unit watching the USO show, "Hellzapoppin", from the bleachers in the sports arena at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 118 I).

Gray Ladies Graduating Class
Group photograph of the "Gray Ladies" 38 of whom received certificates at the Post Hospital of Camp Atterbury on July 1, 1943. (No. 120 A)The "Gray Ladies" as they were called by wounded soldiers during World War I for the color of their uniforms, were American Red Cross volunteers who worked in American hospitals during times of war and disaster, most notably World War II. Appearing in the image (left to right): front row - Mary K. Hemphill (from Franklin, IN), Verne W. Vandivier (Franklin, IN), Colonel Welton M. Modisette (post commander), Colonel Charles S. Hendricks (camp surgeon), Lieutenant Colonel Royal G. Grossman (commanding officer, Post Hospital), Elizabeth J. Bardes (assistant field director,, Red Cross), Helen S. Carpenter (Columbus, IN), Earlyn H. Young (Columbus, IN), and Carrie E. Shuck (Franklin, IN); second row - Ruth F. Lentz (Franklin, IN), Carrie G. Banta (Franklin, IN), Maude T. Scott (Franklin, IN), Ella I. Overshiner (Columbus, IN), Pheriba W. Doeln (Edinburg, IN), Kathryn D. Ludlow (Columbus, IN), Lorene T. Powell (Columbus, IN), Lucy Brent Graham (Columbus, IN), and Vivian M. Beatty (Columbus, IN); third row - Hester B. Foulke (Columbus, IN), Virginia H. Hendricks (Franklin, IN), Katherine G. Dunn (Trafalgar, IN), Mary H. Vandivier (Franklin, IN), Ellen P. Andrews (Franklin, IN), Elizabeth F. Scott (Franklin, IN), Olive W. Core (Franklin, IN), Dorothy S. Baker (Columbus, IN), and Marie S. Reevers (Columbus, IN); fourth row - Maxine V. Dunlap (Columbus, IN), Josephine D. Davies (Edinburg, IN), Louise A. Farr (Edinburg, IN), Alice S. Hickey (Edinburg, IN), Mary Ann P. Hunter (Edinburg, IN), Georgiana M. Breeding (Edinburg, IN) Ruth H. Harris (Columbus, IN), and Lorene G. Essex (Columbus, IN). (Information from "Camp Crier" newspaper,
July 9, 1943, p. 8.)

Col. Modisette Giving a Speech at Gray Ladies Graduation
Colonel Welton M. Modisette, post commander of Camp Atterbury standing and giving a speech at the Gray Ladies graduation ceremony on July 1, 1943 with Colonel Charles S. Hendricks (camp surgeon), Elizabeth J. Bardes (assistant field director,, Red Cross), an unidentified woman, and Lieutenant Colonel Royal G. Grossman (commanding officer, Post Hospital) sitting behind him onstage. (No. 120 B).

A uniformed woman giving a document to Lieutenant Colonel Royal G. Grossman, commanding officer of the Post Hospital at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, who is standing before an audience of Gray Ladies at their graduation (No. 120 C).

Gray Ladies Graduating Class Portrait
Group photograph of the "Gray Ladies" 38 of whom received certificates at the Post Hospital of Camp Atterbury on July 1, 1943. (No. 120 E)The "Gray Ladies" as they were called by wounded soldiers during World War I for the color of their uniforms, were American Red Cross volunteers who worked in American hospitals during times of war and disaster, most notably World War II. Appearing in the image (left to right): front row - Mary K. Hemphill (from Franklin, IN), Verne W. Vandivier (Franklin, IN), Colonel Welton M. Modisette (post commander), Colonel Charles S. Hendricks (camp surgeon), Lieutenant Colonel Royal G. Grossman (commanding officer, Post Hospital), Helen S. Carpenter (Columbus, IN), Earlyn H. Young (Columbus, IN), and Carrie E. Shuck (Franklin, IN); second row - Ruth F. Lentz (Franklin, IN), Carrie G. Banta (Franklin, IN), Maude T. Scott (Franklin, IN), Ella I. Overshiner (Columbus, IN), Pheriba W. Doeln (Edinburg, IN), Kathryn D. Ludlow (Columbus, IN), Lorene T. Powell (Columbus, IN), Lucy Brent Graham (Columbus, IN), and Vivian M. Beatty (Columbus, IN); third row - Hester B. Foulke (Columbus, IN), Virginia H. Hendricks (Franklin, IN), Katherine G. Dunn (Trafalgar, IN), Mary H. Vandivier (Franklin, IN), Ellen P. Andrews (Franklin, IN), Elizabeth F. Scott (Franklin, IN), Olive W. Core (Franklin, IN), Dorothy S. Baker (Columbus, IN), and Marie S. Reevers (Columbus, IN); fourth row - Maxine V. Dunlap (Columbus, IN), Josephine D. Davies (Edinburg, IN), Louise A. Farr (Edinburg, IN), Alice S. Hickey (Edinburg, IN), Mary Ann P. Hunter (Edinburg, IN), Georgiana M. Breeding (Edinburg, IN) Ruth H. Harris (Columbus, IN), and Lorene G. Essex (Columbus, IN). (Information from "Camp Crier" newspaper, July 9, 1943, p. 8.)

Nurses of 32nd General Hospital Unit, "Indiana's Own"
The 47 nurses of the 32nd General Hospital unit, known as "Indiana's Own" since World War I. (No. 121 A) This photograph was taken shortly before the group left to train at Fletcher General Hospital in Cambridge, Ohio to complete their training before departing for overseas duty. Pictured (left to right): front row (seated) - Lieutenant Lois Beck (from Lebanon, IN), Lt. Celia Burkhart (Indianapolis, IN), Lt. Helen Hoover (Princeton, IN), Lt. Blanch Caskey (Princton, IN), Lt. Dorothy Smith (Valparaiso, IN), Lt. Edith Roth (Spencer, IN), Lt. Dorothea Hays (Wilkinson, IN), and Lt. Mary Pogue (Indianapolis, IN); second row (kneeling) - Lt. Annabelle Vargyas (South Bend, IN), Lt. Freda Stewart (Anderson, IN), Lt. Mary Mathis (Nashville, IN), Lt. Florence Vote (Boonesville, IN), Lt. Glenn Wildman (Oaktown, IN), Lt. Mary Culbertson (Bloomington, IN), Lt. Wander Plunkett (Rose Center, MI), Lt. Margaret Allen (Osgood, IN), Lt. Vivian Sauvey (Marblehead, OH), Lt. Martha Shufflebarger (Elnora, IN), and Lt. Frances Busse (Indianapolis, IN); third row (standing) - Lt. Angela Brinker (Richmond, IN), Lt. Ann Kilfoil (Vincennes, IN), Lt. Juanita Quinn (Indianapolis, IN), Lt. Crystal Halstead (Modoc, IN), Lt. Marie Kaufmann (Ste. Mary, IL), Lt. Helene McCann (Defiance, OH), Lt. Helen Wentland (Robertsville, OH), Lt. Janet Wilson (Dayton, OH), Captain Beatrice J. Quin (chief nurse at Post Hospital, Camp Atterbury), "Jock" (a Collie dog), Lt. Helena Sutton (Lancaster, KY), Lt. Mary Murray (Indianapolis, IN), Lt. Kathleen Johns (Akron, IN), Lt. Mary Stuart (Logansport, IN), Lt. Georgia Ward (Delaware, Ohio) Lt. Lenor Mays (New Castle, IN), Lt. Frances Brown (Indianapolis, IN), Lt. Elizabeth Seery (Indianapolis, IN), and Lt. Ann Bauman (Indianapolis, IN).

Major Fish
Major C. Fish working at his desk, with a map of the Mediterranean region in the background, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 122 B)

1560th Service Unit at Parade Review
The 1560th Service Unit standing in their sections at parade review at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. The Women's Army Corps 3561st Service Unit stands closest to the photographer and the officers stand out in front of their units. (No. 123 C)

Headquarters Section of 1560th Service Unit Walking in Review
The Headquarters Section of the 1560th Service Unit walking past during parade review at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 123 E) At the head of the group, Lieutenant Gordon W. Corbett, company commander salutes the reviewing officer as they march past. (Information from "Camp Crier", July 23, 2015, p. 5).

Officers of the 1560th Service Unit Reporting at Review
The officers of the 1560th Service Unit reporting to the reviewing officers at parade review at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 123 H) The Women's Army Corps 3561st Service Unit stands closest to the photographer and the officers stand out in front of their units.

1560th Service Unit Passing in Review

One section of the 1560th Service Unit walking past during parade review at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 123 J)

Headquarters Section of 1560th Service Unit Walking in Review

The Headquarters Section of the 1560th Service Unit walking past during parade review at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 123 E) At the head of the group, Lieutenant Gordon W. Corbett, company commander salutes the reviewing officer as they march past. (Information from "Camp Crier", July 23, 2015, p. 5).

Observing Field Oven at Cooks and Bakers School

Two soldiers working with field oven and incinerator in the Cooks and Bakers School at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 125 A)

In background is one of the three Fire Watch Towers, and the Soft Water tower for the Hospital.

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Observing Field Oven at Cooks and Bakers School

Two soldiers working with field oven and incinerator in the Cooks and Bakers School at Camp Atterbury, Indiana during World War II. (No. 125 A)

Lt. Col. Tamisiea

MP Section Enlisted Men and Boy
18 enlisted men of the Military Police Unit of the 1560th Service Unit, and Major Edward Sherman's, Larry Snyder. (No. 117 I) The 6-year old boy sits on a rock wearing an MP uniform, presumably in front of his grandfather.

Col. Tamisiea Awarding Good Conduct Ribbons for 317th Station Hospital

Lieutenant Colonel John A. Tamisiea, commander of the 317th Station Hospital, pinning a good conduct medal on T/Sergeant Clyde J. Smart of Kincaid, Kansas (No. 121 C). Smart was one of 466 soldiers who received Good Conduct Medals that day, as a reward for "faithful and exact performance of duty" ("Camp Crier", July 9, 1943, p. 9.)

Awarding Good Conduct Medals for 317th Station Hospital

Lieutenant Colonel John A. Tamisiea, commander of the 317th Station Hospital, pinning a good conduct medal on T/Sergeant Clyde J. Smart of Kincaid, Kansas (No. 121 C). Smart was one of 466 soldiers who received Good Conduct Medals that day, as a reward for "faithful and exact performance of duty" ("Camp Crier", July 9, 1943, p. 9.)

Medical Detachment Band Playing at Retreat Review
The military band of the Medical Section of the 1560th Service Unit providing the marching music for the retreat parades held by the provisional regiment. T/4 Kenneth F. Young leads the band. (No. 123 A) (Information from "Camp Crier", July 23, 1943, p. 5.)

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