2000.17.15

26-Oct-67
8 in HIGH x 10 in WIDE
(20.32 cm HIGH x 25.40 cm WIDE)
Collection of the Oakland Museum of California
2000.17.15


Typed in blue on the back of the photo, "Official U.S. Army Photograph G4197-2935-9/mtw-67: Date: 26 October 1967 Time: 1415 pst, SP4 Sidney M. Spellman, US53411230, Hometown: Bronx, New York carries his new class A uniform from the issue counter on the way to the fitting room. Photo by: Mr. V. Melone 26 Oct 67, Headquarters, Western Area, Military Traffic Management & Terminal Service Oakland, Califonria." [a copyright note follows the photo description]. Photo shows Spellman, wearing a new uniform jacket over another uniform?. He is carrying a travel case, papers, and has the pants to the uniform slung over his left arm. Behind a tall counter is another soldier organizing insignia patches in a tray.

Used: U.S. Army | Oakland Army Base

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