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Subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel

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- "44 Alabamians on Roster of Yank Missing."
- 1944-10-03
- Article from the Selma-Times Journal listing the names of Alabamians reported as missing in action.
- 2009-09-15
- "Alabama at the Front."
- 1944-06-25
- Page from the Montgomery Advertiser giving news and pictures of Alabamians serving in World War II.
- 2009-09-18
- "An Alabamian Brings a Juggernaut to Life."
- 1940-09-15
- Article from the Montgomery Advertiser about Brigadier General Charles L. Scott, who formed the Second Armored Division of the U.S. Army at at Fort Benning, Georgia. George S. Patton (only a colonel at the time) was in charge of training under...
- 2009-09-18
- "Bronze Star."
- 1945-00-00
- Newspaper article describing Grenier's heroism at the Remagan Bridge across the Rhine River in Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions.
- 2008-07-15
- "Eight Alabama Soldiers Gain Highest Award."
- 1948-12-19
- Article from The Montgomery Advertiser about the eight Alabamians who have received the Congressional Medal of Honor: from the Civil War, Richard Taylor; from the Philippine Insurrection, Gordon Johnston; from World War I, Sidney E. Manning; from...
- 2009-09-18
- "I'd rather be with them--than waiting for them."
- 1944-07-25
- Advertisement for the Women's Army Corps (WAC).
- 2010-01-25
- "Sergt. Grenier Wins Bronze Star Medal."
- 1945-00-00
- Newspaper article describing Grenier's heroism at the Remagan Bridge across the Rhine River in Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions.
- 2008-07-15
- "Sgt. Grenier Leads Trucks Across Bridge Under Fire."
- 1945-00-00
- Newspaper article describing Grenier's heroism at the Remagan Bridge across the Rhine River in Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions.
- 2008-07-15
- "Silver Star Medal" certificate issued by the 102nd Infantry Division to First Lieutenant James S. Gaskell, Jr., of Alabama.
- 1945
- Gaskell served in the 407th U.S. Infantry Regiment during World War II. He received the citation "for gallantry in action against the enemy in Germany on 23 and 24 February 1945." A description of his actions is included.
- 2009-09-15
- "The Skirted Soldier" by Charles Collins Aldridge.
- 1943
- Free verse poem written from the perspective of a WAC, describing the duties and mission of the Women's Army Corps.
- 2011-01-13
- "The USO and You."
- 1945
- Pamphlet prepared for the USO Committee on Volunteer Service, describing the organization and its mission.
- 2009-09-15
- "United States Naval Emergency Occupation, Ominato Guard District Area."
- 1945-09-09
- Instructions and explanation of the upcoming occupation by United States troops. These procedures were discussed at a conference between American and Japanese officials. Also included are images taken during the meeting.
- 2010-09-22
- "WAAC Officer Candidates Told Glamor Stuff is Strictly Out."
- 1942-06-19
- This article discusses the training of Women's Army Auxiliary Corps officers at Fort Des Moines, Iowa, giving brief descriptions of the seven men who will teach them: "The officers insist they aren't afraid of the job of fitting women into what...
- 2010-07-27
- "Wacs Take Over Soldiers' Work At Ft. McClellan, Do An Excellent Job."
- 1944-05-14
- This article discusses the activities and duties of the Women's Army Corps at Fort McClellan in Alabama; it includes photographs of the WACs at work, as well as interviews with women in several different departments on the base. "The WACs are...
- 2010-07-27
- "Weaker Sex? Not Any More, Brother."
- 1942-06-10
- This article, by Virginia Van Der Veer, discusses the women from Alabama ("affectionately dubbed 'them wacky women' by regular soldiers") who applied to join the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps at Fort McClellan; it describes the selection process and...
- 2010-07-27
- Army exchange service ration card for Raymond Grenier, issued for use in the European Theater of Operations, United States Army (ETOUSA).
- 1944-00-00
- 2008-07-15
- Certificate for William V. Tingle from the Navy Department, Bureau of Naval Personnel.
- 1944-04-24
- According to the certificate, Tingle "has satisfactorily completed the prescribed course of study at the Naval Training School (Radar Operators) Point Loma, San Diego, Calif. with the mark of 77."
- 2008-07-15
- Certificate issued by President Harry Truman to commend those who served in the armed forces during World War II.
- 1945
- This certificate is made out to Harold C. Cooper.
- 2009-09-15
- Certificate to William Venice Tingle from the United States Navy, granting him an honorable discharge.
- 1945-11-02
- 2009-04-21
- Change-of-address card from Barney E. Brown to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-01-29
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-18