New recruit in the barracks: Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. E.R.T.C.

Original watercolor dated (7.20.42) and signed by Pvt. Richard H. Morton; soldier in barracks room, slouched on chair with feet on table; window, bunk and hanging coat in background. Original watercolor dated (7.20.42) and signed by Pvt. Richard H. Morton; soldier in barracks room, slouched on chair with feet on table; window, bunk and hanging coat in background. Morton joined the army in July 1942 and after training at Fort Meade, sailed for England in March 1944 as a technician with the 603rd Engineer Camouflage Battalion. He served in Europe with the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (the so-called 'Ghost Army') in France, Germany, and Luxembourg.