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One of many signs posted around Building 590 at the Oakland Army Base during the Vietnam War. Building 590 was used as a place were troops would spend the
night before being shipped to Vietnam or stayed upon returning.
Sign is made of sturdy cardboard, painted a light yellow color with green edges. The letter's are in black with pink shading. The sign says, "Thru This Door to Bay 4 LATRINE" with a big pink arrow pointing down just under the word "latrine."
Used: U.S. Army

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