Railroad Photo - 1945 Lyon Troop-Train Derailment North Dakota - Real Photo RARE

1945 Lyon Troop-Train Derailment On February 20 1945 at 5:20 PM, an 1945 Lyon Troop-Train Derailmenteast-bound 12-car troop train carrying a battalion (approximately 300) of African-American soldiers derailed 2 miles west of Lyons (i.e., 11 miles west of Mandan.)  Ten coaches derailed injuring over 100 individuals, including five in critical condition. Only the engine and the rear two coaches remained upright. The injured were taken to area hospitals.

The troops were quartered in the Mandan Memorial Building (today's City Hall.) Bedding and other materials were sent from Fraine Barracks. Meals were served in the Knights of Columbus Hall. The Mandan Red Cross also provided support with the effort.

Size: 9 5/8” X 5 3/4”

Scratched in info on bottom left. Shows some imperfections cracks seen at an angle.

Back of photo looks to be posted to a page or book?

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