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Dr. Grover Cleveland Helsley II
Portrait of Grover Cleveland Helsley as a young man in his WWII Army uniform.
Grover grew up in Lebanon Church, the son of Grover Cleveland (1891-1953) and Vallie M. (1896-1971) Helsley. He became a scientist and lived for many years in New…
Grover grew up in Lebanon Church, the son of Grover Cleveland (1891-1953) and Vallie M. (1896-1971) Helsley. He became a scientist and lived for many years in New…
Earl Dyer
A photograph showing Earl Dyer of Woodstock taken by Hugh Morrison of Woodstock.
Earl Franklin Dyer had enlisted in the US Army in May of 1945. A native of Woodstock, he was living in Mananas Virginia at the time because it was the closest High…
Earl Franklin Dyer had enlisted in the US Army in May of 1945. A native of Woodstock, he was living in Mananas Virginia at the time because it was the closest High…
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…
Earl E. Wolverton, Jr.
Portrait of Earl Ester Wolverton, Jr. as a young man wearing his U.S. Army uniform. Earl enlisted in the U.S. Army as a private in June 1945, near the end of WWII.
Earl was a lifelong Edinburg area resident, the son of Earl E. (1891-1952) and Lena…
Earl was a lifelong Edinburg area resident, the son of Earl E. (1891-1952) and Lena…
Earl Marston Jr.
Hugh Morrison photograph showing Earl Marston Jr. a Shenandoah County native who served in the US Army during World War Two.
Edgar "Buck" Headley
Photograph taken by Hugh Morrison showing Edgar Headley, a Shenandoah County resident. Headley served in the US Army Air Force during World War Two and, while he is pictured here as an aviation cadet, he eventually rose to the rank of colonel.
Edinburg Observation Tower
Photograph showing the aircraft observation tower located in Edinburg Virginia. Such towers were built and staffed by local civil defense groups in order to warn of possible enemy attack and to monitor aircraft over the area.
Edward Gearing
Portrait of Lt. Edward Gearing in his U.S. Army uniform. He served in the 29th Infantry Division of the Virginia National Guard until the unit was called up to serve during WWII, where he served with distinction.
Edward Gearing in U.S. Army Uniform
Portrait of Lt. Edward Gearing in his U.S. Army uniform. He was born in Woodstock in 1925, enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 28, 1942, became an officer, and was assigned to the 29th Infantry Division. This unit was part of the D-Day landing on June…
Elgin R. Humphreys' Merchant Marine Service
Photograph of a certificate dated August 13, 1946, from the War Shipping Administration in Washington D.C. stating that Elgin R. Humphreys completed his service in the Merchant Marine and was, therefore, eligible to be re-employed.
Ellsworth Hoover
Photograph taken by Hugh Morrison showing Ellsworth Hoover, a Shenandoah County resident who served in the US Army during World War Two.
Evertt Wiseman
Hugh Morrison photograph showing Evertt Wiseman a Shenandoah County native who served in the US Army during World War Two.
Everyn Allen Barb
Everyn Allen Barb seated on a bench and wearing his U.S. Marines uniform.
He was a son of Harry and Laura Barb.
He was a son of Harry and Laura Barb.
Floyd William Good
Portrait photograph of Floyd William Good wearing his U.S. Navy uniform. At the time this photograph was made, Floyd was an Aviation Electrician's mate.
Floyd was born in Maurertown, a son of Sadie Good Rittenour.
He remained in Shenandoah…
Floyd was born in Maurertown, a son of Sadie Good Rittenour.
He remained in Shenandoah…
Frank Walter and unknown woman
Hugh Morrison photograph showing Frank Walter a Shenandoah County native who served in the US Navy during World War Two. The woman in the photograph is unknown.
Frank Walters
Hugh Morrison photograph showing Frank Walters who served in the US Navy during World War Two.
Fred Brown Sonner
Portrait of Fred Brown Sonner, Jr. wearing his Naval Aviator’s flight jacket.
Fred was the son of Fred B. Sonner, Sr. (1881-1970) and Maymil Marie (Maphis) Sonner (1892-1956).
He grew up on W. Washington Street in Strasburg with his siblings.…
Fred was the son of Fred B. Sonner, Sr. (1881-1970) and Maymil Marie (Maphis) Sonner (1892-1956).
He grew up on W. Washington Street in Strasburg with his siblings.…
Fulton "Toad" Bowers
Fulton Bowers his US Army uniform.
Fulton Bowers, nicknamed "Toad, was born in Toms Brook Virginia, The son of the late Albert C. and Ida Pearl Bowers.
He served in the US Army during the Second World War fighting in the North Africa and…
Fulton Bowers, nicknamed "Toad, was born in Toms Brook Virginia, The son of the late Albert C. and Ida Pearl Bowers.
He served in the US Army during the Second World War fighting in the North Africa and…
Fulton "Toad" Bowers
Portrait of Fulton "Toad" Bowers in his U.S. Army uniform.
Fulton Bowers, nicknamed "Toad", was born in Toms Brook Virginia, The son of the late Albert C. and Ida Pearl Bowers.
He served in the US Army during the Second World War fighting in…
Fulton Bowers, nicknamed "Toad", was born in Toms Brook Virginia, The son of the late Albert C. and Ida Pearl Bowers.
He served in the US Army during the Second World War fighting in…
Fulton "Toad" Bowers
Portrait photograph of Fulton Bowers his US Army uniform.
Fulton Bowers, nicknamed "Toad, was born in Toms Brook Virginia, The son of the late Albert C. and Ida Pearl Bowers.
He served in the US Army during the Second World War fighting in…
Fulton Bowers, nicknamed "Toad, was born in Toms Brook Virginia, The son of the late Albert C. and Ida Pearl Bowers.
He served in the US Army during the Second World War fighting in…
Garland W. Bushong - Honorable Discharge
Photograph of the Honorable Discharge form used by the Army for Pfc Garland W. Bushong. He was born on February 16, 1922, in Woodstock and received the Bronze Star and other medals for his service in Italy during WWII.
Garnett Luther Rinker, Jr.
Photo of a photograph of Garnett Luther Rinker, Jr., in his Army uniform, and standing outside in front of military tents.
Garnett was killed in France during WWII. He was from Woodstock.
Garnett was killed in France during WWII. He was from Woodstock.
Garrett Smoot and Catherine Fadley Smoot
Photograph taken by Hugh Morrison showing Shenandoah County natives Garrett Smoot and his wife Catherine Fadley Smoot. Garrett served in the US Army during World War Two.
George and Marybelle Romick
Photograph of George Romick and his wife, Marybelle (Wealthy) Romick.
George and Marybelle were married in Woodstock in 1940. They had a son a couple of years later.
George enlisted in the U.S. Army in March 1944 and was killed in October of…
George and Marybelle were married in Woodstock in 1940. They had a son a couple of years later.
George enlisted in the U.S. Army in March 1944 and was killed in October of…
George M. Miller
Portrait of George Martin Miller in his U.S. Army uniform.
George was born in Jerome to Pius Martin (1876-1952) and Rebecca Frances (Nesselrodt) (1885-1969) Miller, a farming couple.
He married in April 1937 in Mt. Jackson. His bride was…
George was born in Jerome to Pius Martin (1876-1952) and Rebecca Frances (Nesselrodt) (1885-1969) Miller, a farming couple.
He married in April 1937 in Mt. Jackson. His bride was…