The Toledo Blade published this story November 27, 1953. I wish the photos were better. Interestingly, the article doesn’t mention the Zamboni name at all.
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1945 Photo of Soldiers and Cows in Luxembourg on eBay
Are they rounding up cattle or just clearing them out of the way?
“1945- U.S. 90th Division infantrymen round up cattle in Harlange, Luxembourg. Jeep is carrying German prisoner to a rear area enclosure.”
1945 Photo of Ernie Pyle on eBay
It’s not entirely clear, but this may be one of the last photos of Ernie Pyle before his death on April 18, 1945.
“1945 Press Photo Ernie Pyle Navy Department Jeep WWII Original 8×10 Pacific War”
1945 Photo of Ford GPA SEEP on ebay
Marc spotted this great photo of an amphibious jeep.
“Amphibious Jeep – 41st – Italy – 3″ X 4 1/2″ – 1945 Original Photo
Size: Approximately 3″ X 4 1/2 ‘” Original Photo
This picture is from a group of pictures that where taken in Gioia, Italy in 1945″
1944 Photo of Burma Jeep Train on ebay
This was the first jeep train to go over a repaired bridge at Ledan Chaung. I suspect the first time over was nerve racking!
“Up for sale is an antique photograph featuring an army jeep on the Burma Railway. Condition is excellent overall; see photos for details.
The photo measures 5 inches by 4 inches.
Check out my store for many other great photographs!”
1942 Photo of WWII Communications in Hawaii on eBay
Press photo that references a “peep” rather than a jeep. It is one of a series of photos showing military maneuvers to demonstrate the Hawaii was safe from attack, even by “hordes of Japanese: soldiers.
“1942- Communications “Peep” set up in a pineapple field during maneuvers in Hawaii.”
Soldier in Jeep for Christmas Photo on eBay
This appears to be some kind of Christmas photo with the jeep acting as the reindeer for a sleigh prop in the back. No information is included with the photo.
1947 Photograph of Bountiful Posse on eBay
This is a great photo.
“1947 Press Photo Merk Christensen Pres.of Bountiful Jeep Posse with fire machine
This is an original press photo. Abroad one of the Posse 25 Vehicles. Photo measures 9.25 x 7inches. Photo is dated 09-30-1947.”
1941 Photo of Soldiers Fixing Jeep on eBay
Great photo, but I wish we could see more of the jeep. This is in San Francisco.
“1941 Press Photo Soldiers make repairs on the new Jeep – orb18604
This is an original press photo. When a minor adjustment was necessary to make this army jeep operate perfectly these huskies merely tilted the little vehicle on its side while one of their number made repairs. Three dozen of these vehicles were issued to the 524th Military Police battalion. For duty as traffic cops when the army moves northward from California for war games.Photo measures 9 x 7inches. Photo is dated 8-13-1941.”


























