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Photo of a photograph of an unidentified man standing in front of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France, during the WWII era.

Unidentified Massanutten Military Academy (MMA) cadet wearing his school's military uniform.

Portrait photograph of an unidentified Massanutten Military Academy (MMA) cadet wearing his school's uniform.

Portrait photograph of Robert J. Benchoff, a cadet at Massanutten Military Academy (MMA).

Robert was the son of Howard Johnston Benchoff and his first wife, Kathryn Leona Mahon (who died in 1918).

His father served as the influential headmaster…

Portrait photograph of William J. Gribben in his Massanutten Military Academy (MMA) uniform.

Gribben was a member of the class of 1927 and is listed as a "Solo Cornet" in a 1925 academy publication.

Unidentified man in a U.S. Army uniform from the WWI era is standing beside an unidentified young woman.

Photograph of Laik Won Sur.

Sur was a cadet at Massanutten Academy from 1918-1919 and a member of the school's 1919 graduating class.

An alternate spelling of his name provided by the Shenandoah Herald newspaper is "Taik Won Sur." The…

Unidentified Massanutten Military Academy (MMA) cadet in uniform standing in studio.

Photo of a family photograph of Harry R. Sheetz in his Army uniform, holding his son, Danny, with his wife, Helen M. (Bowers) Sheetz seated beside him.

Portrait photograph of Hunter Ritenour wearing his US Navy uniform.

Hunter was from Seven Fountains, served in the Navy during the Second World War, and was present at the D-Day landings.

The name, "Hunter Ritenour", is written on the glass…

Photograph of the Minnick family.

Pictured are Charles Minnick Sr., his wife Edith Frances (Markley) Minnick, and their children Charles Minnick Jr. (standing) and Andrea Minnick (seated).

Charles Minnick Sr. was a U.S. Marine during the…

Photograph of Charles Minnick Sr. standing in a U.S. Marine Corps uniform.

Minnick was a US Marine during the Second World War.

The name, "Minnick", is written on the glass negative.

Unidentified soldier standing at attention. Insignia on his U.S. Army uniform indicates he was a paratrooper.

Photograph of John "Johnny" Hoffman standing with his arms behind his back and wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.

He grew up in Fort Valley and was a veteran of both the Second World War and the Korean War.

Photo of a portrait photograph of an unidentified man wearing a U.S. Navy Sailor's uniform. The insignia on his sleeve indicates his job was as a 1st class gun pointer.

Unidentified young man standing in his U.S. Army uniform from the WWI era.

Portrait photograph of Leonard "French" Lantz wearing a U.S. Army uniform.

Portrait photograph of an unidentified man wearing a U.S. Army Air Corps uniform.

The insignia on his uniform indicates he was part of an air crew.

Unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Army uniform from the WWI era.

Portrait photograph of Frederick A. "Freddie" Frye, Sr. as a young man posed in studio in his U.S. Navy uniform.

Freddie was a Woodstock resident.

During the Second World War he served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee.

He is remembered as…

Unidentified Massanutten Military Academy (MMA) cadet wearing his school uniform with a sweater. He is standing in studio.

Portrait photograph of an unidentified U.S. Navy Sailor in uniform posed in studio.

His uniform indicates he is a Petty Officer and shipfitter.

This may be David Thornton, but that is uncertain.

Photograph of Earl and Charlotte (Hottel) Rinker posed with their baby son, Randolph. Mr. Rinker is wearing his U.S. Army uniform. The family lived in Toms Brook.

In addition to serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, Mr. Rinker worked for…

Portrait photograph of an unidentified U.S. Army Infantry soldier posed in studio in uniform.

Portrait photograph of an unidentified man posed in studio wearing his U.S. Army uniform that indicates he is part of the 11th Armored Division.
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