Title:
Photograph of interior mural in Bldg. 2917
Creator:
Dennis Sun
Subject:
Murals
Description:
Photograph of mural in Bldg. 2917, south room, west end door, no dimensions. This is a partial coat of arms for the 75th
Ranger Regiment unit insignia. Emblem was found in the CERDEC (Army Research Development and Engineering Command) area.
The colors blue, white, red and green represent four of the six combat teams, originally the 5307th Composite Unit nicknamed
Merrill's Marauders during World War II. The sun represents collaboration with the Chinese forces, the sun symbol was on
the Chinese flag, the star represents the Star of India where the Marauders campaigned, the lightning bolt symbolizes the
speed and striking force while behind enemy lines. The 5307th was re designated the 75th Ranger Regiment in 1986. The building
also had posted signs reading "Division Relocation Office."
Publisher:
CSUMB Library
Date:
2002
Type:
Image
Format:
1 color photograph 8.5 x 11 inches
Identifier:
CSUMBL_076
Relation:
Coverage:
Fort Ord (Calif.)
Rights:
Copyrighted
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Dennis Sun