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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".
Tags: Men, Sailors, Shenandoah County, Uniforms, Virginia
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…
Tags: Linaweaver, Men, Military, Navy, Sailors, Shenandoah County, Uniforms, Virginia, WWII
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…
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…
Arthur Alexander Biller
Photo of a portrait photograph of Arthur Alexander Biller wearing his U.S. Navy uniform.
Mr. Billers was originally from Hepners, Virginia. His parents were Louis Franklin and Annie Elizabeth (Biller) Biller.
He served in the U.S. Navy in the…
Mr. Billers was originally from Hepners, Virginia. His parents were Louis Franklin and Annie Elizabeth (Biller) Biller.
He served in the U.S. Navy in the…
Carroll Burner
Portrait photograph of Carroll Burner wearing a United States Navy uniform indicating he was an Aviation Machinist Mate.
Carroll Burner served in the U.S. Marine Corps and in the United States Navy as an Aviation Machinist Mate.
He was the son…
Carroll Burner served in the U.S. Marine Corps and in the United States Navy as an Aviation Machinist Mate.
He was the son…
Two Images of Two Different Military Men
Photo of two separate images, both showing an unidentified man wearing a military uniform.
The image on the left is of a man in a U.S. Army uniform standing by a felled tree outdoors.
The image on the right is of a man in a U.S. Navy uniform,…
The image on the left is of a man in a U.S. Army uniform standing by a felled tree outdoors.
The image on the right is of a man in a U.S. Navy uniform,…

