Elmer F. Reedy
Files
Title
Elmer F. Reedy
Subject
Reedy, Elmer Franklin (1917-1996)
Soldiers - American - Virginia - Shenandoah County
Description
Photo of two images of Elmer Franklin Reedy as a young man seated on a chair and wearing a placard around his neck with his name and an eight digit number written on it. He is wearing a U.S. Army uniform.
The photograph was taken in 1941 when he was first inducted into the army. Elmer registered for the draft in 1940 and reported to service in 1941 in Baltimore Maryland.
He served during World War II, earning both a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
His parents were Clarence Herbert and Martha Frances (Ryman) Reedy.
His wife was Geneva Priscilla (Stickley) Reedy (1914-1992).
When he died, his death certificate listed him as the retired owner of a credit and collection business.
The photograph was taken in 1941 when he was first inducted into the army. Elmer registered for the draft in 1940 and reported to service in 1941 in Baltimore Maryland.
He served during World War II, earning both a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
His parents were Clarence Herbert and Martha Frances (Ryman) Reedy.
His wife was Geneva Priscilla (Stickley) Reedy (1914-1992).
When he died, his death certificate listed him as the retired owner of a credit and collection business.
Creator
Morrison Studio
Source
Morrison Studio Collection - Shenandoah County Historical Society
Publisher
Shenandoah County Library
Date
1941
Contributor
Identified in 2016 by Danny Hottel.
Additional information and the date provided in 2026 by Linda (Reedy) Wagoner.
Rights
IN COPYRIGHT - NON-COMMERCIAL USE PERMITTED
Relation
Elmer F. Reedy appears in Morrison Studio Collection numbers 028279 and 030160.
Identifier
028279
Original Format
Film Negative
Collection
Citation
Morrison Studio, “Elmer F. Reedy,” Shenandoah County Library Archives, accessed June 30, 2026, https://archives.countylib.org/items/show/71592.
Comments
Linda Reedy Wagoner
Taken 1941 when he first went in the Army. Registered for draft in 1940 and reported to Baltimore in 1941.