Shenandoah County Library Archives

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Unidentified man is wearing a U.S. Navy uniform and posed with his arms folded across his chest.

The name, "Lena Orndorff", is written on the glass plate.

Photograph of Calvin Fogel wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.

Calvin was the son of Frank Wunder and Ruth Catherine (Bowers) Fogel (some records say "Fogle"). He grew up in the Woodstock area. His father worked for the railroad.

In 1940, he and his…

Portrait photograph of F. Chalmers Sheetz as a young man in his U.S. Navy uniform.

Chalmers was the son of Abe and Ruth (Jennings) Sheetz. He served in the U.S. Navy from June 1943 to December 1945.

He then worked at the American Viscose plant…

Photograph of Louis D. "Donald" Gatchell as a young man wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.

Donald was the son of Louis Raymond and Robie (Donaldson) Gatchell.

After his naval service, he married Dorothy Mae (Jones) Gatchell in 1946.

The couple…

Portrait photograph of Alden Gochenour Richman as a young man in his U.S. Navy Uniform.

His wife was Bertha M. Winkler (1924-2007). They are buried together in Alonzaville, west of Maurertown.

Photograph of Oscar Ruby as a young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform.

Portrait photograph of Charles Elbert Stinson as a young man in his U.S. Navy uniform.

Shoulder insignia indicates he served as a hospital steward. His rank was Petty Officer 3.

Charles was born in West Virginia, and grew up in Strasburg. He…

Portrait photograph of Paul Pence Wisman, Sr. as a young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform.

Paul was born in Edinburg, a son of Henry Earl and Marian (Neff) Wisman.

Paul served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He married Caroline…

Unidentified man wearing a U.S. navy jacket and cap, is seated with his hands in his lap.

The name, "Wm Gore Funkhouser" is written on the glass plate of this image.

Unidentified man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform is seated beside an unidentified boy, probably his son, in a sailor-themed outfit who is standing beside him.

Both are wearing sailor caps.

Probably, this was a father and his son.

Portrait photograph of an unidentified man in a U.S. Naval uniform.

The name, "Vance", is written on the glass plate.

Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man in a U.S. Navy uniform from the WWI era. Insignia on his uniform indicates he was an enlisted yeoman.

Unidentified man in a U.S. Navy uniform from the WWI era. His insignia indicates he was an enlisted yeoman.

Unidentified man in a U.S. Navy uniform is standing with his hands behind his back.

Portrait photograph of Noah H. Good in the uniform of a US Naval Sailor.

Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Navy Seaman's uniform.

Portrait photograph of an unidentified man in a U.S. Navy uniform with his arms folded in front of him.

The name, "M.A. Thompson", is written on the glass plate.

Unidentified young man, seated, and wearing a U.S. Naval uniform.

Unidentified U.S. Navy sailor is seated beside an unidentified woman and posed with an unidentified young boy standing between them.

Probably, this was a family photograph.

The name, "Wm R. Pence", and the place, "Strasburg", are written on the…

Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man in a U.S. Navy uniform.

The name, "William R. Pence", and the place, "Strasburg", are written on the glass plate.

Unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform with his cap tilted back on his head.

Portrait photograph of an unidentified man wearing a U.S. Merchant Marine uniform with anchor pins on the lapel of his shirt.

Unidentified young man, seated, and wearing a WWI-era U.S. Navy uniform. His rank was Petty Officer 3rd class and the insignia on his sleeve indicates he was a marksman.

Portrait photograph of Duke Monroe Hottle wearing a U.S. Navy uniform.

Duke was originally from Toms Brook, the son of Walter and Bertha (Stump) Hottle.

When he registered for the WWII draft, Duke was still there and working for Bauserman…

Unidentified man in a U.S. Navy uniform with seated with two unidentified women, both with bows in their hair, are standing behind him.

The insignia on his left sleeve indicates he was a Petty Officer 3rd class and a Master Horizontal Bomber.
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