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

Portrait of a young "Junior" Pangle in his U.S. Marine Corps uniform.

Roy Arthur "Junior" Pangle was born on Capon Road in Strasburg to James Arthur and Zelda Belle (Beeler) Pangle.

He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1944 and served with the…

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…

Portrait photograph of Milton "Milt" Samuel Hoffman, Jr. wearing his U.S. Army uniform.

Milton was the son of Milton S. Hoffman, Sr. and Elizabeth May (Foltz) Hoffman.

When he registered for the World War II draft in 1942, he was still single…

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

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.

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

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

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…

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.

Portrait photograph of Harry A. 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,…

Fulton "Toad" Bowers and an unidentified woman.

Fulton Bowers, nicknamed "Toad", was born in Toms Brook, Virginia, the son of Albert C. and Ida Pearl Bowers.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Second World War fighting in the North Africa…

Fulton Bowers his U.S. Army uniform.

Fulton Bowers, nicknamed "Toad", was born in Toms Brook, Virginia, the son of Albert C. and Ida Pearl Bowers.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Second World War fighting in the North Africa and Italian…

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…

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

Colorized photograph showing the United States Navy Destroyer Charles F. Hughes (DD428) sometime during World War Two. The image was owned by Franklin J. Walters who served aboard the destroyer during the conflict.

Photographs showing US Marines of the 4th Marine Division after a training hike at Camp Pendelton in October of 1943.

Photograph showing a performance of the Just "4" Fun Variety Troop. The Variety Troop was made up entirely of US Marines and was a part of the 4th Marine Division in World War Two. Joseph M. Hines was a member of the group.

Photograph showing the Just "4" Fun Variety Troop after a performance at an unknown location. The Variety Troop was made up entirely of US Marines and was a part of the 4th Marine Division in World War Two. Joseph M. Hines was a member of the group.

Troop Mess Ticket giving Joseph M. Hines, USMC, permission to eat chow early due to his duties in the ship's laundry. Dated February 1945.
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