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Ralph Hottle, Sr.
Portrait photograph of Master Sergeant Ralph Hottle in his U.S. Army uniform.
Ralph was the oldest child of Lawrence (1887-1948) and Monnie Myrtle (Miley) (1891-1989) Hottle. His father was a merchant in Toms Brook.
He attended Roanoke College…
Ralph was the oldest child of Lawrence (1887-1948) and Monnie Myrtle (Miley) (1891-1989) Hottle. His father was a merchant in Toms Brook.
He attended Roanoke College…
Man in a Uniform
Unidentified man wearing a military uniform.
Byron Luther Rudy
Byron Luther Rudy as a young man and wearing his U.S. Army uniform. The shoulder patch on his uniform indicates he was part of the Glider Infantry during WWII.
Byron was the youngest of seven children born to Glenn William Rudy (1876-1927) and his…
Byron was the youngest of seven children born to Glenn William Rudy (1876-1927) and his…
"Dyer"
Photo of a photograph of ten unidentified airmen in front of a WWII era airplane.
The name, "Dyer", was written at the bottom of the original image.
The name, "Dyer", was written at the bottom of the original image.
Fred Brown Sonner
Photo of a portrait photograph 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…
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…
Harold Davison
Photograph 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…
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…
Herbert "Hink" Powell
Portrait photograph 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…
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…
Carson Dinges
Portrait photograph of Carson E. Dinges as a young man wearing his U.S. Army uniform.
Carson was from Fort Valley, the son of Charles Russell and Virginia Catherine (Cave) Dinges.
He never married.
Carson was from Fort Valley, the son of Charles Russell and Virginia Catherine (Cave) Dinges.
He never married.
U.S. Army Soldier
Photo of a portrait photograph of an unidentified young man wearing a U.S. Army uniform with enlisted engineer collar discs.
Guy Franklin Didawick
Photo of a framed portrait 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.
He served in the U.S. Army National Guard before joining the U.S. Marines.
Hugh O. Grandstaff, Jr.
Portrait photograph of Hugh "Hughie" Grandstaff, Jr., 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.
His rank was Corporal and he was a "Technician 5th Grade" during the Second World War.
List of Wounded, 96th Infantry Division
Photograph of a typed page listing wounded soldiers from the 96th Infantry Division dated 4 May 1945. All were wounded on Okinawa Island.
Most likely, this image was made to provide a record for the Lomas family whose son was wounded on April 28,…
Most likely, this image was made to provide a record for the Lomas family whose son was wounded on April 28,…
Woodrow W. Miller's WWII Discharge
Photograph of the U.S. Army Honorable Discharge form for Woodrow W. Miller, from Maurertown. He was born on November 6, 1916.
His civilian occupation had been as a truck driver when he enlisted in February 1942.
He served as a combat…
His civilian occupation had been as a truck driver when he enlisted in February 1942.
He served as a combat…
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.
The certificate was awarded at the Percy Jones Hospital in Fort Custer, Michigan on January 18, 1947.
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.
He served as a Sgt. and was an anti-tank crewman in the 116th Infantry…
He served as a Sgt. and was an anti-tank crewman in the 116th Infantry…
Two Images of Different Men
Photograph of two separate photos.
At the top of the image is a group of unidentified U.S. Army soldiers taken outdoors.
At the bottom (and sideways), is an image of two unidentified U.S. Army soldiers standing together in front of a large…
At the top of the image is a group of unidentified U.S. Army soldiers taken outdoors.
At the bottom (and sideways), is an image of two unidentified U.S. Army soldiers standing together in front of a large…
James H. Rhinehart
Photo of a photograph of 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…
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…
William H. Groff, Hugh H. Grandstaff, and Hugh "Hughie" O. Grandstaff
Photograph 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…
This photograph represents several wars and conflicts.
Hugh H. Grandstaff served in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine…
Edward Gearing in U.S. Army Uniform
Portrait photograph 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…
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…
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,…
He received this certificate in the convalescent hospital in Ft. Story,…
Army Soldier With Jeep
Photo of a photograph taken outside showing an unidentified soldier 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.
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…
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.
Stanley Tobias Clem & Perry T. Heishman
Portrait photograph of Stanley Tobias Clem (on the left) with his arm around Perry T. Heishman.
Both are wearing Civil Air Patrol Uniforms. They were part a group of Shenandoah County residents who joined the Civil Air Patrol at a meeting at…
Both are wearing Civil Air Patrol Uniforms. They were part a group of Shenandoah County residents who joined the Civil Air Patrol at a meeting at…
Garland W. Bushong - Honorable Discharge
Photograph of the Honorable Discharge form used by the Army for Pfc Garland W. Bushong.
He was born in Woodstock and received the Bronze Star and other medals for his service in Italy during WWII.
He was born in Woodstock and received the Bronze Star and other medals for his service in Italy during WWII.