Vintage 10”x14” 1952 US Army Photo - 636 HQ Unit Stevens Studios Camp Roberts CA
Item Specifics:
Type: Original Vintage Photograph
Subject: US Army Soldiers / Military Group Portrait (636 HQ Unit)
Studio: Stevens Studios (Camp Roberts - Paso Robles, California)
Date: June 21, 1952 (JUN 21 1952)
Format: Black & White
Description:
Up for sale is an original vintage black-and-white military group photograph taken on June 21, 1952, featuring US Army soldiers posing with a unit flag marked 636 HQ.
The back of the photograph features the original studio ink stamp reading:
TO RE-ORDER USE THIS DATE AND NUMBER
JUN 21 1952
STEVENS STUDIOS
CAMP ROBERTS - PASO ROBLES, CALIFORNIA
Condition: Fair vintage condition showing heavy wear, including edge creases, tears, corner loss, and staining/discoloration on the back.
When combined with 636, it refers to the 636th Battalion Headquarters Unit (or Headquarters Company).
Headquarters Unit (HQ): In the U.S. Army, a Headquarters company contains the command structure, officers, administrative staff, communications personnel, and support elements that manage and direct the rest of the battalion.
636: Represents the specific unit number (the 636th Battalion). During the Korean War era around 1952, Camp Roberts in California served as a massive U.S. Army Replacement Training Center where thousands of recruits and specialized units were trained.
The Flag (Guidon): The black flag or banner held on the right side of the photograph features 636, crossed rifles (indicating Infantry) or crossed cannons/insignia, and HQ, designating this specific group of soldiers as part of the 636th Headquarters Unit.
L16-15
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