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Troop Mess Ticket
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.
Joseph Luther Burner
An image of Joseph Luther Burner of Maurertown Virginia. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on January 7, 1942 and was trained in Parris Island South Carolina.
On October 26 1942 he was deployed to the Pacific where he served in the…
On October 26 1942 he was deployed to the Pacific where he served in the…
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.
Ration Book
On December 11, 1941 rationing began in the United States when the government created 7,500 ration boards around the country to limit the sale of tires and other rubber products. Between that date and 1946 sales of hundreds of other items, including…
Aiden Zirkle
On April 13, 1945 Corporal Aiden Zirkle died on Okinawa. He was a member of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Regiment, First Marine Division. Reports indicate he succumbed to wounds obtained while leading his unit against an entrenched machine…
Observation Tower
Photograph showing a World War Two aircraft observation tower in Woodstock Virginia.
Dog Tag
Dog tag produced by Frank J. Walters to mark the birth of his daughter Jo An Walters.
USS Charles F. Hughes (DD428)
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.
USMC Hike Photographs
Photographs showing US Marines of the 4th Marine Division after a training hike at Camp Pendelton in October of 1943.
Just "4" Fun Variety Troop
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.
Just "4" Fun Variety Group
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.
Medal Certificate
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.
Navy Training Course Certificate
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: United States Navy
Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy issued to Franklin Joseph Walters in October 1945.
Greetings of the Season
This Christmas greeting and prayer appeared on the front page of the Shenandoah Herald on December 19, 1941. It reflected on the military service of many county residents and the separation that caused during the holidays.
As the article notes,…
As the article notes,…
"On Guard at Woodstock"
Newspaper clipping showing one of the observation towers built in Shenandoah County during the early part of World War Two. These sites were designed to watch for incoming enemy planes and to monitor US aircraft overhead. They were staffed by…
"More Pilots in Training at Valley Airways"
Newspaper clipping showing local men involved in the Civilian Pilots Training Program at the Winchester Airport. The program allowed civilians to be trained to fly aircraft in advance of any induction into military service. It was sponsored by the…
"Volunteers Needed For Lookout Posts"
This article appeared in the December 12, 1941 edition of the Shenandoah Herald. In it local defense official Cecil Newcorn announced he had received a message ordering the county's lookout posts to be manned around the clock. Eventually sixteen of…
War Declared- M&M Market Advertisment
Three days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, this advertisement appeared in the Northern Virginia Daily. It notes that war had been declared before Christmas but encourages individuals to still buy while prices were low.
This…
This…
Japan's Treacherous Assault
This editorial appeared in the December 8, 1941 edition of the Northern Virginia Daily. Published in response to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, it gives insight into how the local community reacted to the assault.
The article echoes…
The article echoes…
Certificate of Satisfactory Service
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.
Huie A. Peer
Photograph of Huie Peer from the book "Service Record World War I and II, Woodstock and Vicinity."
Russell "Bud" G. Clinedinst
Portrait photograph of Russell George "Bud" Clinedinst in his U.S. Army uniform.
He was the son of Russell George and Retta Wise (Fultz) Clinedinst, a farming couple in the Edinburg area.
When he registered for the WWII draft in 1940, Russell…
He was the son of Russell George and Retta Wise (Fultz) Clinedinst, a farming couple in the Edinburg area.
When he registered for the WWII draft in 1940, Russell…
U.S. Army Soldier
Portrait photograph of an unidentified soldier wearing his U.S. Army uniform. The shoulder patch with two A's signified the man was a member of the 82nd Airborne group.
AA stood for "All American" and was given as a nickname to the 82nd Airborne…
AA stood for "All American" and was given as a nickname to the 82nd Airborne…
Ralph and Evelyn (Shrum) Weaver
Photograph of Ralph Weaver and Evelyn "Ebbie" Shrum Weaver, standing together.
He was wearing his U.S. Army uniform while his wife was wearing a dress and locket. Both are wearing glasses.
He was wearing his U.S. Army uniform while his wife was wearing a dress and locket. Both are wearing glasses.