264th Supply and Service Battalion Camp Davies Vietnam Menu Thanksgiving 1967

This vintage Thanksgiving Day menu was issued by the 264th Supply and Service Battalion stationed at Camp Davies, Vietnam, in 1967. The menu reflects a poignant moment during the Vietnam War, offering a traditional American holiday meal to servicemen far from home. It features a cover illustration of a cornucopia in brown and gold tones, symbolizing abundance and thanksgiving, with the battalion insignia and the slogan "Support For Victory" prominently displayed. The menu is a single bifold sheet printed on card stock paper with a clean cream background and simple typography, typical of military-issued materials of the era.Inside, the menu lists classic Thanksgiving dishes such as shrimp cocktail, roast turkey with bread dressing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, glazed sweet potatoes, buttered peas, and assorted desserts including fruit cake and a choice of mincemeat or pumpkin pie with whipped cream. The menu also includes a Thanksgiving message signed by Lieutenant Colonel Harold Lee Mason, Commander, emphasizing the significance of the holiday and the sacrifices made by the troops. The menu measures approximately 8.5 inches in height when closed, as shown by the included ruler. This rare piece of military and culinary history is an evocative artifact for collectors interested in Vietnam War memorabilia, military dining, or vintage holiday menus.

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