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Robert H. Morrison's Honorable Discharge Form
Army discharge form for Staff Sergeant Robert H. Morrison who was born on September 11, 1906 in Woodstock. He served in Normandy, Northern France, and the Rhineland where he earned a service ribbon, a Good Conduct Medal, and an American Defense…
Carroll Burner
Portrait of Carroll Burner wearing a United States Navy Aviation Machinist Mate's Uniform.
Carroll Burner serve in the US Marine Corps and in the United States Navy as an Aviation Machinist Mate.
He was the son of Azariah “Asa” Weston…
Carroll Burner serve in the US Marine Corps and in the United States Navy as an Aviation Machinist Mate.
He was the son of Azariah “Asa” Weston…
Robert J. Judd
Photograph of two separate photos. On the left side is a picture of Robert J. Judd with the words, "Hawaiian Department - Enlisted Man - Status of Bearer" printed like a poster above his image. On the right is an unidentified soldier.
Harold Samuel Richardson
Photo of a photo of Harold Samuel "Big Boy" Richardson in his uniform and saluting the camera. He was killed at the age of 19 during World War II.
Tags: Army, Men, Military, Richardson, Shenandoah County, Soldiers, Virginia, WWII
Odell Grandstaff
Photo of a photograph of Odell Grandstaff wearing his U.S. Army uniform.
Odell was born November 2, 1925 in Columbia Furnace. He served in the US Army's 99th Infantry Division during the Second World War and was Killed in Action on December 13,…
Odell was born November 2, 1925 in Columbia Furnace. He served in the US Army's 99th Infantry Division during the Second World War and was Killed in Action on December 13,…
Tags: Grandstaff, Men, Military, Shenandoah County, Soldiers, Uniforms, Virginia, WWII
William "Bill" Seal
Portrait of William "Billy" Otto Seal in his U.S. Army uniform. He was the son of Virgil D. and Bernice (George) Seal. Billy was wounded at Normandy in WWII.
Bill served in the US Army during World War Two and was shot in the knee. His leg was…
Bill served in the US Army during World War Two and was shot in the knee. His leg was…
William "Bill" Seal
Photo of a photograph of William Otto Seal, son of Virgil D. and Bernice (George) Seal. William Seal was wounded at Normandy during WWII.
Bill served in the US Army during World War Two and was shot in the knee. His leg was amputated while in…
Bill served in the US Army during World War Two and was shot in the knee. His leg was amputated while in…
Alva Marvin Fravel
Photo of a photograph of Alva M. Fravel wearing his U.S. Army uniform.
Alva was born in Edinburg to Jacob Marvin (1895-1954) and Katherine (Clark) (1897-1983) Fravel. As a baby, he lived with his parents on his paternal grandparents’ farm on…
Alva was born in Edinburg to Jacob Marvin (1895-1954) and Katherine (Clark) (1897-1983) Fravel. As a baby, he lived with his parents on his paternal grandparents’ farm on…
MMA Cadet Lionel Clyde "Buddy" Mitchell
Portrait of Lionel Clyde "Buddy" Mitchell wearing his MMA school uniform. The patch on his shoulder indicates he served in the Army ROTC.
Buddy spent most of his life in the military as his obituary in the Northern Virginia Daily (December 16,…
Buddy spent most of his life in the military as his obituary in the Northern Virginia Daily (December 16,…
Grover Allen Orndorff
Photo of a photograph of Grover Allen Orndorff in his U.S. Army uniform.
Grover was from Zepp, Virginia, and the youngest of 11 children. His parents were Rhesa A. (1866-1949) and Emma S. (Hill) (1871-1953) Orndorff. His father farmed.
Grover…
Grover was from Zepp, Virginia, and the youngest of 11 children. His parents were Rhesa A. (1866-1949) and Emma S. (Hill) (1871-1953) Orndorff. His father farmed.
Grover…
Earl Dyer
Earl grew up in Woodstock and lived with his grandmother, Lizzie Dyer, and his mother, Mary Dyer (1908-1947), for several years on W. Spring Street. His father was Frank Brock.
Earl was 18 years old when he registered for the WWII draft. At the…
Earl was 18 years old when he registered for the WWII draft. At the…
Marvin L. Middleton
Portrait of Marvin Middleton in his Aviation Cadet uniform. The note, "Love To All Marvin" is visible in the lower right corner of the image.
Marvin grew up on “A” Street in Strasburg, the oldest child of George L. (1894-1961) and Ada Lee…
Marvin grew up on “A” Street in Strasburg, the oldest child of George L. (1894-1961) and Ada Lee…