{"product_id":"1944-military-police-detachment-christmas-dinner-menu-personnel-roster-booklet","title":"1944 Military Police Detachment Christmas Dinner Menu \u0026 Personnel Roster Booklet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal World War II Military Police Detachment Christmas booklet titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Season’s Greetings 1944–1945”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e issued by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMP Detachment no. 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This scarce wartime publication combines a Christmas dinner menu, holiday greeting booklet, and complete personnel roster for the detachment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside is the Christmas Day 1944 dinner menu featuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapefruit Juice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoast Turkey with Giblet Gravy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSage Dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMashed Potatoes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eString Beans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCorn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCranberry Sauce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot Rolls \u0026amp; Butter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumpkin Pie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoffee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApples, Tangerines, Candy \u0026amp; Nuts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe booklet also contains a detailed roster listing officers, non-commissioned officers, and enlisted personnel assigned to the Military Police Detachment, making it highly desirable for researchers, genealogists, and WWII collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cover features a festive wartime Military Police-themed Santa Claus illustration with “MP” armband and “MP Det. #1” designation. Original examples of unit-issued Christmas booklets with complete rosters are becoming increasingly difficult to find.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition shows expected age, handling wear, light staining, and minor edge wear consistent with an original wartime paper item. The roster pages remain legible and the booklet displays very well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent WWII military social history artifact that captures a snapshot of Army life during Christmas 1944.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43050017751117,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/1D00B2F7-03FB-4BA2-BD29-FED80F6C5950.jpg?v=1779998899","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/1944-military-police-detachment-christmas-dinner-menu-personnel-roster-booklet","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}