196th Signal Photo Company Still Photo Gallery
John Mason
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Army still photographer John Mason did not see his former partner, Burke O’Connell until the end of the war when all 196th Signal Photo Company personnel were recalled by command headquarters in Montecatini, Italy to prepare to return to the U.S. for redeployment. These undated photos capture a lighter side of their friendship.
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An armed and hilarious Burke O’Connell, left, and John Mason, right, mug for the camera. Fellow photographer, Marshall “Sonny” Diskin, holds a flashbulb. (O'Connell collection) |
O’Connell prepares to press the shutter of his wine bottle camera in this playful multiple exposure black and white print. (O'Connell collection) |
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Burke and partner, John Mason wonder where they put their last bottle of potent Italian grappa. (O'Connell collection) |
Burke and John are all smiles as they enjoy a balcony view of Florence with a local family. (O’Connell collection) |
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Burke O’Connell, John Mason and their driver, Snuffy Owens. (O'Connell collection) |
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196th Signal Photo Company Photographers - Selected Photos
These special tribute pages features some of the significant still photography of five Army Signal Corps photographers who served in the 196th Signal Photo Company. They include:
/ Cecil "Max"Campbell / John Mason / Donald Wiedenmayer / Jerry KosseffIndex to 196th Signal Photo Company - Still Photo Gallery
Known Army Signal Corps photographs attributed by Signal Corps serial number to individual members of the 3131st Signal Service Company and the 196th Signal Photo Company, Italian Campaign, 1944-1945. These photos were obtained from the National Archives and the public domain.
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Featured Materials
Po Valley DVD / Battle for Bologna
Selected photos from a new Italian DVD focusing on the work of the 196th Signal Photo Company
Collection of photos taken by Army T/4 Don Wiedenmayer during the Battle for Bologna, Italy
O'Connell's Equipment: Bell & Howell 35mm Eyemo Camera
Captain Melvin Gillette / Architect of the Army Pictorial Service
Selected Reference Materials (Orders and Official Documents) / Army Pictorial Service - North Africa
196th SPC - Awards and Decorations / 196th SPC Roll of Honor / 196th SPC - Unit History
/ 196th SPC - Campaign for Sicily / 196th SPC - Motion Picture Coverage / 196th - Still Photo Coverage
Bibliography / Veteran's History Project / Nauders Crossroads - 1945/
