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Willard F. Miller's Honorable Discharge
Photograph of the certificate used to discharge Private Willard F. Miller from his U.S. Army service. Private Miller served with Battery "C" in the 665th Field Artillery Battalion. His certificate was presented to him in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina on…
Harold P. Ralph's Grave
Photograph of a photo of the grave of Private Harold P. Ralph. The grave is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, where PFC. Ralph was killed in action in the Pacific Theater on January 2, 1944.
He received a Purple Heart for his heroism. He was 18 years…
He received a Purple Heart for his heroism. He was 18 years…
Soldier and Island Girl
Photo of a photo of an unidentified U.S. Army soldier standing in front of a thatch hut on stilts with his arm around a young woman wearing a grass skirt.
Soldier With Island Girl
Unidentified U.S. Army soldier pictured in a sandy, tropical setting with his arm around a young girl wearing a grass skirt.
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.
Stanley Tobias Clem & Perry T. Heishman
Photograph of Stanley Tobias Clem (on the left) with his arm around Perry T. Heishman, both from Edinburg.
Both are wearing Civil Air Patrol Uniforms.
Both are wearing Civil Air Patrol Uniforms.
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.
William Silas Getz & Florine (Fravel) Getz
Portrait photograph of William Silas Getz in his U.S. Army Air Corps uniform and his wife, Florine W. (Fravel) Getz.
Bill was born in Edinburg, son of Mark B. and Hattie V. (Branner) Getz.
He was a 1939 graduate of Edinburg High School and…
Bill was born in Edinburg, son of Mark B. and Hattie V. (Branner) Getz.
He was a 1939 graduate of Edinburg High School and…
Unidentified Soldier
Photograph taken outside showing an unidentified man wearing a U.S. Army uniform and standing beside a jeep.
Houses and a vegetable garden are visible in the background.
Houses and a vegetable garden are visible in the background.
Stanley D. Showman Discharge Certificate
Photograph of a U.S. Army Honorable Discharge Certificate awarded to Master Sergeant Stanley D. Showman from Company B of the 110th Infantry Regiment in the 28th Division. He received this certificate in the convalescent hospital in Ft. Story,…
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…
William H. Groff, Hugh H. Grandstaff, and Hugh "Hughie" O. Grandstaff
Portrait of (left to right): "Hughie" O. Grandstaff, his father, Hugh H. Grandstaff, and William H. Groff. this photograph represents several wars and conflicts. Hugh H. Grandstaff served in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine Insurrection…
James H. Rhinehart
Private James “Jimmie” H. Rhinehart wearing his U.S. Army uniform.
James was born in Woodstock, the only son of Robert E. Lee (1879-1941) and Blanche Mae (Ryan) (1890-1959) Rhinehart. His father worked for a local telephone company and later…
James was born in Woodstock, the only son of Robert E. Lee (1879-1941) and Blanche Mae (Ryan) (1890-1959) Rhinehart. His father worked for a local telephone company and later…
Unidentified People
Photograph of two separate photos. One shows two unidentified military men in front of a large truck. The other is a group of unidentified soldiers.
Allen L. Gochenour Honorable Discharge Certificate
Photograph of the Army's Honorable Discharge Certificate awarded to Technical Sergeant Allen L. Gochenour at the separation center at Ft. Meade, Maryland on June 30, 1945.
Woodrow W. Miller WWII Certificate
Photograph of a U.S. Army Honorable Discharge certificate for Technical Sergeant Woodrow W. Miller who served in the infantry. The certificate was awarded at the Percy Jones Hospital in Fort Custer, Michigan on January 18, 1947.
Woodrow W. Miller's WWII Discharge
Photograph of the U.S. Army Honorable Discharge form for Woodrow W. Miller, born on November 6, 1916 and living in Maurertown. He served as a combat infantryman during WWII and fought in the European, African, and Middle Eastern Theatres earning a…
List of Wounded, 96th Infantry Division
Photograph of a typed page of wounded soldiers from the 96th Infantry Division dated 4 May 1945. Most likely, this image was made to provide a record for the Lomas family whose son was wounded on April 28, 1945 near Maeda, Okinawa Island. Others…
Hugh O. Grandstaff
Portrait of Hugh "Hughie" Osceola Grandstaff as a young man wearing his U.S. Army uniform. His rank was Corporal and he was a "Technician 5th Grade" during the Second World War.
Guy Franklin Didawick
Photo of a framed photograph of Guy Didawick in his U.S. Army uniform. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard before joining the U.S. Marines.
Unidentified Paratrooper
Unidentified young man wearing the U.S. Army paratrooper uniform.
Carson Dinges
Portrait of Carson Dinges as a young man wearing his U.S. Army uniform. Mr. Dinges never married.
Herbert "Hink" Powell
Portrait of Herbert "Hink" Powell in his U.S. Army uniform.
Herbert grew up in Fort Valley, one of at least eight children born to Kemper Clay (1896-1938) and Zola Eugenia (Munch) Powell (1900-1978).
When Herbert turned 18 and registered for…
Herbert grew up in Fort Valley, one of at least eight children born to Kemper Clay (1896-1938) and Zola Eugenia (Munch) Powell (1900-1978).
When Herbert turned 18 and registered for…
Harold Davison
Portrait of Harold Funk Davison in his U.S. Army Air Force uniform.
Harold was born in Cedarville, Warren County, and grew up on a farm. He was the fifth child born to William Maury Davison and Maude Eleonor (Funk) Davison.
When he registered…
Harold was born in Cedarville, Warren County, and grew up on a farm. He was the fifth child born to William Maury Davison and Maude Eleonor (Funk) Davison.
When he registered…
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.…