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Harold P. Ralph's Grave
Photo of a photograph of the grave of Private Harold P. Ralph in Honolulu, Hawaii.
PFC. Ralph was killed in action in the Pacific Theater He died as a result of a direct bomb hit on his machine gun emplacement. It took place during the hours of…
PFC. Ralph was killed in action in the Pacific Theater He died as a result of a direct bomb hit on his machine gun emplacement. It took place during the hours of…
Couple
Unidentified woman seated on a studio bench with an unidentified man standing behind her in a U.S. Army uniform that indicates he was a paratrooper.
Carl Gilbert Baker
Portrait photograph of Carl Gilbert Baker of Strasburg in his Army uniform ca. 1942.
Carl was born in Fishers Hill, Virginia, on October 27 1920 and graduated from Strasburg High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War Two (WWII).…
Carl was born in Fishers Hill, Virginia, on October 27 1920 and graduated from Strasburg High School. He served in the U.S. Army during World War Two (WWII).…
Marvin L. Middleton
Portrait photograph 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…
Marvin grew up on “A” Street in Strasburg, the oldest child of George L. (1894-1961) and Ada…
Earl Dyer
Photo of a photograph of Earl Dyer as a young man in his U.S. Army uniform.
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…
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…
Grover Allen Orndorff
Photo of a portrait 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…
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…
MMA Cadet Lionel Clyde "Buddy" Mitchell
Portrait of Lionel Clyde "Buddy" Mitchell wearing his Massanutten Military Academy (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…
Buddy spent most of his life in the military as his obituary in the Northern…
Alva Marvin Fravel
Photo of a portrait 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…
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…
John A. Plauger
Portrait photograph of John A. Plauger wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
He was from Fort Valley, the son of John F. and Grace Mae (Munch) Plauger.
In 1944, John married Gertrude Virginia Clem (1922-2009).
Over their years together, the…
He was from Fort Valley, the son of John F. and Grace Mae (Munch) Plauger.
In 1944, John married Gertrude Virginia Clem (1922-2009).
Over their years together, the…
Soldiers in Front of a Home
Two unidentified soldiers standing outside of a home. The man on the right is a Corporal and has his arm on the shoulder of the man on the left.
US Army Air Force Soldier
Photo of a portrait photograph of an unidentified man wearing the military uniform of the U.S. Army Air Force.
William "Bill" Seal
Photo of a portrait photograph of William Otto Seal, as a young man in his U.S. Army uniform.
He was the son of Virgil D. and Bernice (George) Seal.
Bill served in the US Army during World War Two and was shot in the knee at Normandy. His leg…
He was the son of Virgil D. and Bernice (George) Seal.
Bill served in the US Army during World War Two and was shot in the knee at Normandy. His leg…
William "Bill" Seal
Portrait photograph 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…
Bill served in the US Army during World War Two and was shot in the knee. His…
"Jas. George"
Portrait photograph of an unidentified man in a U.S. Army uniform.
The name, "Jas. George", appears on the glass plate negative of this image.
The name, "Jas. George", appears on the glass plate negative of this image.
Denzil Hite Kline
Photograph of Denzil Hite Kline as a young man wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
Denzil was the son of Russell Hite (1887-1946) and Martha Jane (Helms) (1895-1973) Kline. He grew up in rural Strasburg and his father was a miller. Denzil served in…
Denzil was the son of Russell Hite (1887-1946) and Martha Jane (Helms) (1895-1973) Kline. He grew up in rural Strasburg and his father was a miller. Denzil served in…
Odell Grandstaff
Photo of a portrait photograph of Odell Grandstaff wearing his U.S. Army uniform.
Odell was born in Columbia Furnace, Virginia.
He served in the US Army's 99th Infantry Division during the Second World War and was killed in action on December…
Odell was born in Columbia Furnace, Virginia.
He served in the US Army's 99th Infantry Division during the Second World War and was killed in action on December…
U.S. Sailor With Parents
Photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform and sitting in a restaurant booth with an unidentified older couple, probably his parents.
U.S. Marine
Photo of a portrait photograph of an unidentified U.S. Marine wearing his Marine Corps uniform.
The three stripes on his sleeve indicate he was a Sergeant-Major.
The three stripes on his sleeve indicate he was a Sergeant-Major.
U.S. Soldier Named Ray
Photo of a portrait photograph of a man wearing his U.S. Army Uniform indicating he served with the Service Forces.
There is a note in the lower right corner of the image: "Love to Mother & Dad". It is signed "Ray".
There is a note in the lower right corner of the image: "Love to Mother & Dad". It is signed "Ray".
U.S. Army Soldier
Photo of a portrait photograph of an unidentified soldier wearing his U.S. Army uniform.
U.S. Army Airman
Photo of a portrait photograph of an unidentified young man in a U.S. Army uniform.
Insignia on the uniform indicates he was a member of the U.S. Army Air Force.
Insignia on the uniform indicates he was a member of the U.S. Army Air Force.
U.S. Navy Sailor
Photo of a portrait photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform and smiling.
Harold Samuel Richardson
Photo of a photograph of Harold Samuel Richardson in his uniform and saluting the camera.
He was killed at the age of 19 during World War II.
He was killed at the age of 19 during World War II.
Young Couple
Photo of a portrait photograph of an unidentified man and woman posed together.
The man (right) is wearing his U.S. Army uniform.
Probably, this was a husband and wife.
The man (right) is wearing his U.S. Army uniform.
Probably, this was a husband and wife.
U.S. Army Soldier
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young soldier wearing his U.S. Army uniform.