WWII Jewish Welfare Board Address Book – Soldier's Ledger with Camp History

by National Jewish Welfare Board

$249 · Offered by eBay

WWII Jewish Welfare Board (JWB) Member of USO Address Book. ​The Jewish Welfare Board was one of the six founding organizations of the USO in 1941. These books were often given to Jewish servicemen at USO centers or by chaplains to help them keep track of friends made in the service—and yours is filled with a remarkable "roll call" of a soldier's journey. ​Pvt. Harold P. Terry: He was stationed at Camp Lee, Virginia (now Fort Gregg-Adams) in the 2nd Medical Training Battalion. Camp Lee was the largest medical training center in the world during the war. ​Capt. John J. Sullivan: Listed with the 72nd Ordnance Battalion at Camp Pickett, VA. This was a heavy-duty unit responsible for ammunition and vehicle maintenance. ​Jewish Welfare Board Entry: Note the address 220 Fifth Ave, NY, NY. This was the official national headquarters for the JWB during the war, where they coordinated chaplains and "Star of David" care packages for troops worldwide. ​A tangible "Who’s Who" of a WWII soldier’s life in the barracks. ​This is an authentic World War II address book issued by the National Jewish Welfare Board, one of the founding member agencies of the USO. This isn't just a blank book; it is a fascinating personal record filled with the names, ranks, and units of fellow soldiers and friends from the 1940s. ​Historical Highlights Inside: The pages are filled with evocative entries that tell a story of service: ​Pvt. Harold P. Terry of the 2nd Medical Training Battalion at Camp Lee, Virgini

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