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- Collection: Farms, Factories, and the Frontlines: Shenandoah County in the World Wars
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Greetings of the Season
This Christmas greeting and prayer appeared on the front page of the Shenandoah Herald on December 19, 1941. It reflected on the military service of many county residents and the separation that caused during the holidays.
As the article notes,…
As the article notes,…
Harding Miller
Photograph taken by Hugh Morrison showing Harding Miller, a Shenandoah County resident who served in the US Army during World War Two.
Harding Miller
Photograph taken by Hugh Morrison showing Harding Miller, a Shenandoah County resident who served in the US Army during World War Two.
Harold Huffman
Photograph taken by Hugh Morrison of Harold Huffman Shenandoah County native and World War Two Veteran.
Harry Gochenour
Photograph of Harry Gochenour from the book "Service Record World War I and II, Woodstock and Vicinity."
Harry Taylor
Hugh Morrison Photograph showing Harry Taylor a World War Two Veteran and member of the US Navy.
Hermon J. Rupert
Hugh Morrison photograph of Hermon J. Rupert who served in the US Army during World War Two. Herman was killed in action in France in 1944.
Huie A. Peer
Photograph of Huie Peer from the book "Service Record World War I and II, Woodstock and Vicinity."
James D. Hepner
Hugh Morrison Photograph of James D. Hepner, World War Two Veteran and member of the US Army.
James George
Photograph taken by Hugh Morrison showing James George, a Shenandoah County resident who served in the US Army during World War Two.
James Hardy "Jimmie" Rhinehart
Photograph taken by Hugh Morrison showing James "Jimmie" Rhinehart of Woodstock. Rhinehart served in the US Army during World War Two and was killed in action in France on September 13, 1944.
James Hardy Rhinehart
Hugh Morrison photograph showing James Hardy Rhinehart who served in the US Army during World War Two. He was killed in action.
Japan's Treacherous Assault
This editorial appeared in the December 8, 1941 edition of the Northern Virginia Daily. Published in response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, it gives insight into how the local community reacted to the assault.
The article echoes…
The article echoes…
John A. Myers
Photograph of John Myers from the book "Service Record World War I and II, Woodstock and Vicinity."
John A. Myers (1896-1969) worked on his father’s farm in Maurertown VA when he volunteered for the National Guard in June 1917. Part of the 29th…
John A. Myers (1896-1969) worked on his father’s farm in Maurertown VA when he volunteered for the National Guard in June 1917. Part of the 29th…
Joseph Luther Burner
An image of Joseph Luther Burner of Maurertown Virginia. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on January 7, 1942 and was trained in Parris Island South Carolina.
On October 26 1942 he was deployed to the Pacific where he served in the…
On October 26 1942 he was deployed to the Pacific where he served in the…
Junior Pangle
Hugh Morrison photograph showing Junior Pangle a Shenandoah County native who served in the Marine Corps during World War Two.
Laco "Peck" Dellinger
Photograph taken by Hugh Morrison showing Laco "Peck" Dellinger, a Shenandoah County resident who served in the US Marine Corps during World War Two.
Lawrence Lambert
Hugh Morrison photograph showing Lawrence Lambert a Shenandoah County native who served with the US Army during World War Two.
Leonard Cook
Hugh Morrison photograph of Leonard Cook a Shenandoah County native who served with the US Army during World War Two. Upon his return he became a barber.
Lester E. Tidler
Photograph of Lester E. Tidler from the book "Service Record World War I and II, Woodstock and Vicinity."
Letter to Duval and Mary Thelma Hines from Joseph M. Hines, USMC
Letter from Joseph M. Hines, a Toms Brook native who was then serving in the United States Marine Corps, to his parents Duval and Mary Hines in Toms Brook Virginia. The letter was sent from Camp Joseph H. Pendleton in California on October 17, 1943.
Letter, J.S. Patterson Jr. to Samuel Spiggle
This letter was sent from J.S. Patterson to Samuel Spiggle on October 2, 1919. Both were members of the 80th Infantry Division during the First World War and this piece of correspondence discusses efforts to locate old comrades and their life after…
Lewis Sonner
Photograph of Lewis Sonner from the book "Service Record World War I and II, Woodstock and Vicinity."
Lloyd Hollingsworth
Photograph of Lloyd Hollingsworth from the book "Service Record World War I and II, Woodstock and Vicinity."
Master Sergeant Ralph Hottle
Photograph taken by Hugh Morrison showing Ralph Hottle a Shenandoah County resident who served in the US Army during World War Two. He eventually rose to the rank of Master Sergeant.