1953 Press Photo Louisiana battalion commanders observe firing at N. Fort Hood

Louisiana battalion commanders observe firing at N. Fort Hood. Three battalion commanders of the 377th Infantry Regiment, Louisiana outfit in training with the 75th Infantry Division (Reserve) at North Fort Hood, Texas, are Lt. Col. Lawrence F. Becnel, Destrahan, Louisiana, commanding the third battalion (left); Major Elson P. Broussard, 204 Lake Street, Abbeville, Louisiana, commanding the 1st Bn (center), and Lt. Col George Hillard, 1719 Carl Ave, Baton Rouge commanding the second battalion, right. The battalion commanders, shown here observing firing on the North Fort Hood ranges, will return to Louisiana with their units Sunday, August 9.

Photo is dated 1953.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.