WWI Camp Upton Yaphank NY Soldiers Instruction Postcard 1918 Censored
$ 6.6
Description
WWI Camp Upton Yaphank NY Soldiers Instruction Postcard 1918 Censored. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This captivating vintage postcard features a scene of military instruction at Camp Upton in Yaphank, Long Island, New York, during the World War I era. The image depicts a line of soldiers in uniform, meticulously arranged in formation, with an officer standing prominently before them, seemingly providing guidance or commands. In the background, numerous camp buildings line the horizon, illustrating the scale and activity of this significant training facility. The postcard's front is notable for bearing the inscription "PASSED BY CENSOR, WASHINGTON, D. C.", a clear indicator of its wartime origin and the strict communication protocols of the period. The reverse side of the postcard confirms its historical context with a clear postmark dated July 24, 1918, from Yaphank, N.Y., along with a 2-cent George Washington stamp. The handwritten message and address to Bloomington, Indiana, further authenticate its use as a genuine piece of correspondence from the era. This postcard serves as a tangible historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the daily life and training of American soldiers preparing for service during WWI, making it a compelling piece for collectors of military history, New Yorkiana, and vintage ephemera.
