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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…
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…
Bayonet: Lebel "Rosalie" 1886 model
This bayonet was collected in France during WWII by a U.S. serviceman. It predated WWII but was used by a French soldier during the war. This Lebel "Rosalie" 1886 bayonet was probably first used during WWI and it was called the "Rosalie" by French…
Snapshots at Home
A small collection of Velox snapshot photographs with serviceman Robert Stahl, his wife, Beverly, and their son, Bob. Top Row, Left to Right: 1. Photo album exterior 2.Album center open 3. Robert and Beverly Stahl, Miami Beach June 1945 4. Robert in…
Sergeant John Atwood, Battle of Eniwetok in the Marshall Islands, 1944.
Photo taken by a member of US Marine Corps Air Warning Squadron 1, from Miramar, CA. AWS-1 was an aviation command and control squadron tasked to provide aerial surveillance and early warning during amphibious assaults.
The Sun, Baltimore Sunday Newspaper
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Letter: Wednesday 18 Apr.
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Letter from Tillman J. Gressitt
Letter from Tillman J. Gressitt to his parents detailing his deployment from Topeka.
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 23. Jan
Tillman Gressitt's letter to his parents in response to a received letter while stationed in Italy.