Shenandoah County Library Archives

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Portrait of J. Harding Miller in his U.S. Army uniform.

John Harding Miller was born in Mt. Jackson, the youngest of the six surviving children of Edward Jackson and Lelia Arbella (Frye) Miller. His father was a blacksmith who died when John was…

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Portrait of Ray J. Rudolph in his U.S. Army uniform. He was from Star Tannery, Virginia, and entered military service on October 12, 1942. He served with the 330th Infantry, 83rd Division until he was killed in action on July 17, 1944, at Normandy.

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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…

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Portrait of Charles Richard Lantz in his U.S. Army uniform.

Charles was a graduate of Edinburg High School. He was killed in action during WWII.

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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…

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Photograph of Herbert "Hink" M. Powell in his Army uniform with his sister, Violet L. (Powell) Bucklew, seated beside him.

Herbert and Violet grew up in Fort Valley, two of at least eight children born to Kemper Clay (1896-1938) and Zola Eugenia…

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Terry Hepner as a young man wearing his military uniform, possibly for the Merchant Marines.

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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…

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Portrait of Milton "Milt" Samuel Hoffman, Jr. (born July 5, 1920 and died January 9, 1996) wearing his U.S. Army uniform. His wife's name was Ann and he was from the Woodstock-Edinburg area. The photo was taken when he entered his WWII service.

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The name, "Lawrence Lineman" is written on the glass plate for this image of a young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform.

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Unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform. The insignia on his uniform indicate his rank was Petty Officer 2nd Class and his job was as a gunner's mate.

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Portrait of an unidentified young man wearing his U.S. Army uniform.

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Portrait of an unidentified young man wearing his U.S. Army uniform.

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Photograph of John C. Delawder in his U.S. Army uniform.

John was the son of Phillie Branson (1906-1957) and Ruth Rosalie (Barb) (1908-1970) Delawder. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Jerome and a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving…

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Photo of a photograph of Marvin G. Rinker in his U.S. Army uniform. He served during WWII as a "Tec 5" and was from Fort Valley.

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Portrait of Harry Taylor in his U.S. Navy uniform.

Harry was born in Maurertown to Carl R. and Edith V (Zeigler) Taylor. In 1940, the family lived in Toms Brook where Harry’s father worked in a lime kiln. He had a younger sister, Thelma.

When…

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Fulton "Toad" Bowers and an unidentified woman.

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…

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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…

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Photograph showing the "Champs de Elyeese" ca. 1944. The reverse of the photograph is labeled by photographer.

Taken by Gordon Tidler of New Market Virginia who was then serving in the United States Army.

Tidler worked for Endless Caverns…

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Photograph showing a World War Two aircraft observation tower in Woodstock Virginia.

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Dog tag produced by Frank J. Walters to mark the birth of his daughter Jo An Walters.

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Certificate issued to Franklin J. Walters certifying that is has completed a period of training and active service in the United States Navy during World War Two.

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Certificate issued to Franklin J. Walters certifying the decorations, medals, and badges he is entitled to wear to commemorate his service in the Second World War. Signed by H.T. Jones, United States Navy Reserves on June 30 1945.

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Certificate of completion for the United States Navy's Seaman First Class Training Course presented to Franklin Joseph Walters on May 22 1944.

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Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy issued to Franklin Joseph Walters in October 1945.
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