2000.17.6

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. (D. Curry, 6/26/00) Sign is made of plywood, painted white, with the following stenciled in black letters "ANYONE MISSING AT PRE-MAC, MAC OR BUS DEPARTURE TIME WILL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLENARY ACTION FOR MISSING SHIPMENT." Sign was found hanging in Building 590.

Used: U.S. Army