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Calvin Fogel
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…
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…
Chalmers Sheetz
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…
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…
Donald Gatchell
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…
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…
Charles E. Stinson
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…
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…
Tags: Men, Sailors, Shenandoah County, Stinson, Virginia
Paul Pence Wisman, Sr.
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…
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…
Father and Son
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.
Both are wearing sailor caps.
Probably, this was a father and his son.
"Wm R. Pence Strasburg"
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…
Probably, this was a family photograph.
The name, "Wm R. Pence", and the place, "Strasburg", are written on the…
Man in U.S. Merchant Marine Uniform
Portrait photograph of an unidentified man wearing a U.S. Merchant Marine uniform with anchor pins on the lapel of his shirt.
Tags: Men, Sailors, Shenandoah County, Uniforms, Virginia
Duke Monroe Hottle
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…
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…
Navy Sailor With Two Women
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.
The insignia on his left sleeve indicates he was a Petty Officer 3rd class and a Master Horizontal Bomber.

