1943 WWII Army MediGap, STATION HOSPITAL, INDIANTOWN GAP MILITARY RESERVATION PA

Description

Jan. 7, 1943
World War II Era
MediGap Chronic
Vol. 1, No. 2
Station Hospital, I.G.M.R., Pa
INDIANTOWN GAP MILITARY RESERVATION
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This listing is for an original WWII era Army newspaper for the men/women there at the time. Front page has, "A Message From the Detachment Commanding Officer." It is signed by Harry G. Haber, AM, 1st Lt., Med, Adm. Corps.
Paper measures 6.5" by 8.5" and consists of 8 copied pages of typed text, no photos. Stapled.
Heading topics include: Editorial Staff (names), How About That, Naming the Sheet, Did You Know That, Past Dance, Quiz Night, Nothing Private, Dance at Lebanon (Willow Street USO Lebanon), Music, Reminder, Sports Reports, First Half Basketball League Standings, Ping Pong Tournament, Billards (Pool), A Slip of the Lip May Sink A Ship, Lt. Col. White, Mister Sloan to You, Library, Photography Club, Dental Data, Dance, Photo Presentation, Pass it On.
Here is background information for your reference:
Over the years, the installation has served as home to the Pennsylvania National Guard as well as active units of the United States Army. In 1941, the post was officially named
Indiantown Gap Military Reservation (IGMR)
. Martin retired from military service and went on to serve as Governor of PA and then State Senator. After his death, the Legislature of PA renamed the installation the
Edward Martin Military Reservation
, a designation that Martin himself had rejected throughout his life. The new name was never fully accepted by the military personnel who served there. In 1975, the Secretary of the Army renamed the post
Fort Indiantown Gap
, in order to more closely align it with other Active Duty stations throughout the United States.....World War II reconfirmed the strategic importance of the Gap, which became one of the nation's most important Army training camps and served as a staging area for the New York Port of Embarkation. Construction on the installation began almost immediately. Thirteen thousand workmen were called in to construct over 1,400 buildings, including headquarters buildings, three fire stations, two guest houses, a bus station, nine chapels, two service clubs, four huge theaters, a large sports arena, and a 400-bed hospital. Seven US Army divisions were given final training at the Gap prior to being shipped overseas. The Gap also served as a demobilization site for many units returning home from the  European Theater of Operations after the war ended
Condition - see photos, paper has age and use, rub and scuff, some marks and soiling. Front cover at the top has handwriting scribble marks, paper has creases and small folds. It is pre-owned, being sold "as is" as was found for your collection. Original from 1943.
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Condition Guide:
Near Fine
: May be aged but book shows little if any visible wear.
Very Good
: May show light shelf wear but appears overall little read or used. Owner's name or inscription but no other markings.
Good
: Overall shows moderate use and shelf wear. Small tears and creases, spots and stains. May have owner's name or inscription and underlining, notes in text.
Fair
: Shows heavy use, large stains, heavy soiling, tears, and a page may be loose or missing.