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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…

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…

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,…

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…

Portrait photograph 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…

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

Portrait 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…

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…

Portrait photograph of Leonard "French" Lantz wearing a U.S. Army uniform.

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…

Portrait photograph of Ray J. Rudolph in his U.S. Army uniform.

Ray 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,…

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

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

Portrait photograph of Ralph Foster shown in his U.S. Army Air Force uniform.

Later, he became a Pharmacist and lived at the corner of Main and North Streets, in Woodstock. The site is currently the Catholic Rectory Building.

Portrait photograph of Clyde B. Bly in his U.S. Army uniform. The stripe on his sleeve indicates he was a Private. He served in the Army's "Service Forces".

Clyde was born near Strasburg, the son of Anthony Bly and Mary Ellen Sager. His father…

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

Possibly, he served in the Army's 97th Division.

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

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

Unidentified young man shown in his U.S. Army Air Force uniform and seated next to an unidentified woman.

The insignias on his sleeve indicate he was a "Technician 5th Grade" and served as a radio operator in the 8th AAF.

Probably, this was a…

Portrait photograph of an unidentified young man pictured in his U.S. Army uniform and smiling.

Photograph of Daniel Burner, Jr., in his U.S. Army uniform, beside his father, Daniel Burner, Sr., also in uniform.

Mr. Burner, Sr., was a graduate of Massanutten Military Academy (MMA), served as Mayor of Woodstock, and worked as an antiques…

Photograph of an unidentified man wearing his U.S. Army uniform and displaying a purple heart medal pinned to his chest.

Portrait photograph of David A. McClanahan, Sr. pictured in his U.S. Army uniform.

He was the son of Mertie and Maude (Clem) McClanahan from Fort Valley.

He served in Europe during World War II. While there, he served under General Patton…

Photograph of an unidentified man wearing his U.S. Army uniform.

Portrait photograph of an unidentified man wearing a U.S. Army uniform.

His rank is "Captain".

Three unidentified men, two of which are standing and wearing U.S. Army uniforms. The third man is seated and wearing an unidentified (but possibly police) uniform.

Family resemblance suggests brothers.

Photo of a photograph of a group of unidentified Army Air Force aviators in front of a WWII-era airplane.

The original image was taken in a tropical place as palm fronds are visible.
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