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Herbert "Hink" Powell
Portrait photograph of Herbert "Hink" Powell in his U.S. Army uniform.
Herbert grew up in Fort Valley, one of at least eight children born to Kemper Clay (1896-1938) and Zola Eugenia (Munch) Powell (1900-1978).
When Herbert turned 18 and…
Herbert grew up in Fort Valley, one of at least eight children born to Kemper Clay (1896-1938) and Zola Eugenia (Munch) Powell (1900-1978).
When Herbert turned 18 and…
Walter Ralph
Photograph of Walter Ralph in his U.S. Army uniform.
His rank is Corporal in this photograph.
He was the son of Charles Phillip and Willie Rebecca (Yates) Ralph.
In 1946, he married Naomi Grace Zeigler, from Maurertown and the daughter of…
His rank is Corporal in this photograph.
He was the son of Charles Phillip and Willie Rebecca (Yates) Ralph.
In 1946, he married Naomi Grace Zeigler, from Maurertown and the daughter of…
Two Images of Two Different Men
Photo of two separate portrait photographs, each showing a different unidentified man.
The unidentified man on the left is wearing a U.S. Army uniform.
The unidentified African American man on the right is in a suit and tie.
The unidentified man on the left is wearing a U.S. Army uniform.
The unidentified African American man on the right is in a suit and tie.
Tags: African Americans, Army, Men, Military, Shenandoah County, Soldiers, Uniforms, Virginia
Nate Platt
Portrait photograph of Nathan “Nate” Platt in his U.S. Army uniform. The patch on his shoulder indicates he was part of the 29th Infantry Division, nicknamed the Blue and Grey Division.
Nathan Platt was born in Manhattan on May 17, 1915, to…
Nathan Platt was born in Manhattan on May 17, 1915, to…
Harold Davison
Photograph of Harold Funk Davison in his U.S. Army Air Force uniform.
Harold was born in Cedarville, Warren County, and grew up on a farm. He was the fifth child born to William Maury Davison and Maude Eleonor (Funk) Davison.
When he…
Harold was born in Cedarville, Warren County, and grew up on a farm. He was the fifth child born to William Maury Davison and Maude Eleonor (Funk) Davison.
When he…
Civil War Soldier
Heavily damaged and faded photo of a framed photograph of an unidentified soldier in a military uniform from the Civil War timeframe.
Tags: Civil War, Men, Shenandoah County, Soldiers, Virginia
Byron Luther Rudy
Byron Luther Rudy as a young man and wearing his U.S. Army uniform. The shoulder patch on his uniform indicates he was part of the Glider Infantry during WWII.
Byron was the youngest of seven children born to Glenn William Rudy (1876-1927) and his…
Byron was the youngest of seven children born to Glenn William Rudy (1876-1927) and his…
Unidentified Soldier
Unidentified man wearing a military uniform.
Tags: Shenandoah County, Soldiers, Uniforms, Virginia, WWII
Ralph Hottle
Portrait photograph of Master Sergeant Ralph Hottle in his U.S. Army uniform.
Ralph was the oldest child of Lawrence (1887-1948) and Monnie Myrtle (Miley) (1891-1989) Hottle. His father was a merchant in Toms Brook.
He attended Roanoke College…
Ralph was the oldest child of Lawrence (1887-1948) and Monnie Myrtle (Miley) (1891-1989) Hottle. His father was a merchant in Toms Brook.
He attended Roanoke College…

