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Harold P. Ralph's Grave
Photo of a photograph of the grave of Private Harold P. Ralph, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Private Ralph was killed in action in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He received a purple heart for his heroic efforts.
Couple in Studio
Unidentified woman seated on a studio bench with an unidentified man, probably her husband, standing behind her in a U.S. Army uniform that indicates he was a paratrooper.
Carl Gilbert Baker
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).
His…
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).
His…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
John A. Plauger
John A. Plauger wearing his U.S. Navy uniform. John married Gertrude Clem.
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 photograph of an unidentified man wearing the military uniform of the U.S. Army Air Force.
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…
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…
"James George"
The name, "Jas. George" appears on the glass plate of this image of a man in a U.S. Army uniform.
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 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,…
U.S. Sailor With Parents
Photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform and sitting in a restaurant's booth with an unidentified older couple, probably his parents.
U.S. Soldier
Photo of a photograph of an unidentified U.S. soldier wearing his uniform. The three stripes on his sleeve indicate he was a Sergeant-Major.
U.S. Soldier Named Ray
Photo of a framed photograph of a man wearing his U.S. Army Uniform indicating he served with the Service Forces. There is a note on the image: "Love to Mother & Dad". It is signed "Ray".
U.S. Army Soldier
Photo of a photo of an unidentified soldier wearing his U.S. Army uniform.
US Army Airman
Photo of a photograph of an unidentified young man in a U.S. Army uniform. Insignia on the uniform indicate he was a member of the U.S. Army Air Force.
U.S. Navy Sailor
Photo of a photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform.
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.
Young Couple
Photo of a photograph of an unidentified couple. The man (right) is wearing his U.S. Army uniform.
Soldier in Uniform
Portrait of an unidentified young soldier wearing his U.S. Army uniform.