WWII Camp Phillips Salina KS Real Photo Postcards US Army 465th Eng Co RPPC 1943

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WWII Camp Phillips Salina Kansas Real Photo Postcards (2) US Army 465th Engineer Co RPPC 1943.
During its short existence, just over two years, September 24, 1942 until November 16, 1944, Camp Phillips was an active army post with over 45,000 soldiers and 5,000 civilians at one time.
It is estimated that over 150,000 troops trained at Camp Phillips. Four Infantry Divisions trained there the 94th, 80th, 79th, and the 44th. In addition, nineteen non-Divisional units were trained there including the 405th Artillery Group of which the 275th was a part.
Before closing, German POW’s were also held there until the end of the war.
The items measure approximately
3.5" X 5.5", approximate shipping weight 2 ounces.
PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - The item appears to be in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition, signs of wear, creases, fading, tears, chipping, sunning and age toning, soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images.
(PH26-406)