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U.S. Army Brig. GEN. Ken Keen, US Army South (USASO) Commanding General (right), passes an Army field flag to LT. COL. Peter Malik, USARSO Sixth Army Special Troops Battalion, officially activating the organization. The Headquarters Special Troops of Sixth Army was born on January 25th, 1943 and provided the logistical and operational support for Sixth Army as it fought in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Philippine Islands during World War II. (U.S. Army PHOTO by Jose M. Saez, CIV) (Released)

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The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NORTHEAST Scene Camera Operator: Jose M. Saez, CIV, USA Release Status: Released to Public

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2 February 2007

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National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures
Parent institution	National Archives at College Park
Location	College Park , United States of America
Coordinates	39° 00′ 02.16″ N, 76° 57′ 34.7″ W
Website	www.archives.gov/college-park/photographs
Authority file	: Q59661040 NAID: 31

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Image title	U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Ken Keen, US Army South (USASO) Commanding General (right), passes an Army field flag to Lt. Col. Peter Malik, USARSO Sixth Army Special Troops Battalion, officially activating the organization. The Headquarters Special Troops of Sixth Army was born on January 25th, 1943 and provided the logistical and operational support for Sixth Army as it fought in New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Philippine Islands during World War II. (U.S. Army Photo by Jose M. Saez, Civ) (Released)
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