WWII 82ND DIV. YARDLONG 3 MONTHS BEFORE AIRBORNE

World War Two 82nd Division yard long photograph taken on May 7, 1942 three months before it was reconstituted as the first airborne division of the United States Army. The caption reads, "82nd Infantry Division standing "Retreat" following Sgt Alvin C. York's Address to the Division. The first Assembly of the Division since Re-activation." "Photo - Spencer & Wycroff - Detroit © 1942". This yardlong has great content featuring Sgt Alvin C. York, WWI 82nd Division veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, after his address to a division that would become famous in WW2 as the 82nd Airborne Division whose paratroopers would make four combat jumps; Sicily, July 9th, 1943; Salerno, September 13th, 1943; Normandy - D-Day, June 6th, 1944; and the Netherlands, September 17th, 1944. This photo measures 8" x 29" and is housed in an 8.875" x 9.975" vintage frame. The frame is missing the glass. In-house shipping is available. Pickup is Monday, April 29th from 11 am to 3 pm in Carroll, Ohio 43112 or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. Once packed up we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com Sales tax will be collected on all bidders. If tax exempt, make sure your certification is submitted with Proxibid.