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John "Johnny" Hoffman
Portrait 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.
He grew up in Fort Valley and was a veteran of both the Second World War and the Korean War.
U.S. Navy Sailor
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.
Frederick A. Frye, Sr.
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…
Freddie was a Woodstock resident.
During the Second World War he served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee.
He is remembered as…
U.S. Navy Sailor
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.
His uniform indicates he is a Petty Officer and shipfitter.
This may be David Thornton, but that is uncertain.
U.S. Navy Sailor
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform from the WWI timeframe.
His cap appears to have "aeronautic station" written across the brim. His sailor's top is visible under his jacket.
His cap appears to have "aeronautic station" written across the brim. His sailor's top is visible under his jacket.
Newton Jasper Orndorff
Portrait photograph of Newton Jasper Orndorff in his U.S. Navy uniform.
Newton served during WWII and his uniform indicates his rank was Petty Officer Third Class and his job was as a shipfitter. Shipfitters fabricated and laid out metal for…
Newton served during WWII and his uniform indicates his rank was Petty Officer Third Class and his job was as a shipfitter. Shipfitters fabricated and laid out metal for…
U.S. Navy Sailor
Photo of a photograph of an unidentified man standing in front of a faux battleship backdrop and wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
Gerald Fravel
Portrait photograph of Gerald Fravel wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
Gerald was the son of Jacob Marvin (1895-1954) and Katherine (Clark) (1897-1983) Fravel, from the Edinburg area of Shenandoah County. He had an older brother, Alva M. Fravel…
Gerald was the son of Jacob Marvin (1895-1954) and Katherine (Clark) (1897-1983) Fravel, from the Edinburg area of Shenandoah County. He had an older brother, Alva M. Fravel…
Sailor With Family
Unidentified U.S. Navy sailor, seated beside an unidentified woman and young girl.
Probably, this was a young family.
Probably, this was a young family.
"Love, Phil"
Photo of a portrait photograph of an unidentified U.S. Navy sailor in his uniform.
The words, "Love, Phil" are written in the lower left corner.
The words, "Love, Phil" are written in the lower left corner.
U.S. Navy Sailor
Photo of a portrait photograph of an unidentified U.S. Navy sailor.
Originally, this was a group photo of some kind but the photographer has added an outline to crop out the others, perhaps in preparation for making an individual portrait of this…
Originally, this was a group photo of some kind but the photographer has added an outline to crop out the others, perhaps in preparation for making an individual portrait of this…
U.S. Navy Sailor
Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform from the WWI era.
Carl Eugene Linaweaver and Robert L. Linaweaver
Portrait photograph of two brothers: Carl Eugene Linaweaver on the left, and Robert L. Linaweaver on the right.
Carl was in the U.S. Navy while Robert was a paratrooper in the Airborne division of the U.S. Army.
Their parents were Lawrence…
Carl was in the U.S. Navy while Robert was a paratrooper in the Airborne division of the U.S. Army.
Their parents were Lawrence…
U.S. Navy Sailor
Unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform and seated on a bench.
U.S. Merchant Marine
Portrait photograph of an unidentified man wearing his U.S. Merchant Marine uniform.
He is wearing a medal crediting his volunteerism. It says, "GAGE Volontaire".
He is wearing a medal crediting his volunteerism. It says, "GAGE Volontaire".
Carl Eugene Linaweaver
Photograph of Carl Eugene Linaweaver wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
Carl was born in Woodstock, the son of Lawrence and Essie (Brill) Linaweaver. He had a brother, Robert L., and a sister, Louise.
When he registered for the WWII draft, Carl…
Carl was born in Woodstock, the son of Lawrence and Essie (Brill) Linaweaver. He had a brother, Robert L., and a sister, Louise.
When he registered for the WWII draft, Carl…
U.S. Navy Sailor
Photograph of an unidentified U.S. Navy sailor.
The insignia on his sleeve indicated his rank was Petty Officer 2nd Class and that his job was as a radio operator.
The insignia on his sleeve indicated his rank was Petty Officer 2nd Class and that his job was as a radio operator.
Charlie and Jean (Artz) Thompson
Portrait photograph of Charlie and Jean (Artz) Thompson. Charlie is wearing his U.S. Navy uniform in this photograph.
Charlie and Jean (Artz) Thompson and Family
Photograph of Charles "Charlie" Thompson, Sr. wearing a U.S. Navy uniform and seated on a bench with his wife, Jean, and three children beside him.
Three of their six children are identified as (l to r): Mickey Thompson, Charles Allen Thompson…
Three of their six children are identified as (l to r): Mickey Thompson, Charles Allen Thompson…
Charlie Thompson
Photograph of Charles "Charlie" Thompson in his U.S. Navy uniform.
Charlie lived on the corner of Railroad Avenue and Piccadilly Street in Edinburg. He was a painter and carpenter by trade and was related to C.E. Thompson.
Charlie's wife's…
Charlie lived on the corner of Railroad Avenue and Piccadilly Street in Edinburg. He was a painter and carpenter by trade and was related to C.E. Thompson.
Charlie's wife's…
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…
"Evelyn Clem"
Photo of a photograph of an unidentified young man is standing outside a home and wearing a U.S. Navy uniform.
The name, "Evelyn Clem", is written on the glass plate negative of this image.
The name, "Evelyn Clem", is written on the glass plate negative of this image.
Denzil Hite Kline
Portrait 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…
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…
U.S. Navy Sailor
Portrait photograph of an unidentified U.S. Navy Sailor posed in uniform. The words "U.S. Navy" are visible on his hat.
U.S. Navy Sailor
Photo of a framed portrait photograph of an unidentified man with a mustache and wearing a U.S. Navy uniform.