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WWII German Luftwaffe Collar Tab
This is a German Luftwaffe collar tab that shows the rank of captain. It was brought back to America by WWII army veteran Lonnie Garrison, however, the circumstances behind its attainment is unknown by his descendants. It is known that Lonnie…
Wedding of Virgil and Christine Painter
This is a photograph of Virgil and Christine Painter on their wedding day. The Painters were married on October 23, 1944 in Richmond before Virgil was deployed. Virgil Painter died on October 23, 2014, keeping his promise to his bride he would make…
War Ration Book No. 3
During WWII, the United States Government mandated the rationing of specific goods, foodstuffs, and items. This included meats, fats, fish, diary products, tires, and fuel oil in addition to other materials that were needed to support the war…
Virgil Painter Aboard the USS Goodhue
This is a picture of Virgil Painter with his shipmates aboard the USS Goodhue.
Virgil and Christine Painter
This is a picture of Virgil and Christine Painter taken at a family reunion in 2008.
US Navy Letter of Appreciation
Letter from the Secretary of the Navy to Clinton O'Connell acknowledging his service in WW II.
US Navy Honorable Discharge
Honorable discharge for Clinton Varney O'Connell, Aviation Chief Metalsmith
Tillman J. Gressitt in uniform 1945
Tillman J. Gressitt in his Air Force uniform posing in 1945
Tillman Gressitt Letter: n.d.
Tillman Gressitt's letter to his parents regarding Italy during the war and a bombing raid on Vienna on March 23.
Tillman Gressitt Letter, October 25, 1943
This letter describes Tillman Gressitt's training in the air force. In one section he describes being tested and trained on how to deal with the effects of being under high altitude. According to Gressitt, cadets were put in a low pressure chamber…