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GLC04546.156

Crawford Smith Promoted to Rank of Army Captain

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Crawford Smith Promoted to Rank of Army Captain." HIghlights the promotion of Crawford Smith, a resident of Marion County.

GLC09993.351.02

Mustering Out Pay Scale Top Due for $300

One newspaper clipping entitled, "Mustering Out Pay Scale Top Due for $300." Pertains to legislation passed for mustering out payment for those served in the military to men and women.

GLC09993.351.03

[The Boys are Angry]

One typed statement sent by Robert E. Dyer to Lula and John Elmer Dyer in an envelope dated January 13, 1946. The statement is against Robert P. Patterson the Secretary of War. Return address is a San Francisco, California APO Box.

GLC09996.364.01

[Life insurance application]

One application for life insurance filled out by Robert E. Dyer on August 20, 1943.

GLC09996.392

[Squadron S, 348th A F Base Unit Crew assignments]

One document entitled Squadron S, 348th A F Base Unit dated March 13, 1945. Lists eleven crews with rank, name and serial numbers for each position.

GLC09996.424

[Commission of William Sampson as commodore in Navy]

Commission of William Sampson as commodore in Navy. Signed by John D. Long as Secretary of the Navy and William McKinley as President of the United States. Docket on lower lefthand side. Blue seal intact. Printed at the Bureau, Engraving, and...

GLC04002.01

[Commission of William Sampson as rear admiral in Navy]

Commission of William Sampson as rear admiral in Navy. Signed by William McKinley as President of the United States and John D. Long as Secretary of the Navy. Docket on lower lefthand side. Blue seal intact. Printed at the "Bureau, Engraving &...

GLC04002.03

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as corporal of the 4th infantry company]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as corporal of the 4th infantry company. Signed by Elijah N. Smith, esquire. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso. Printed by the "Press of Elihu Geer" in Hartford, Conneticut.

GLC02744.386

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as 3rd Sergeant L, M Company Conn Militia]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as 3rd Sergeant L, M Company Conn Militia Signed by J.C. Porter, esquire. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso. Printed by the "Press of Elihu Geer" in Hartford, Conneticut.

GLC02744.387

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "D" company of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "D" company of the fifth regiment signed by Thomas H. Seymour as governor of Conneticut and John P.C. Mather as Conneticut Secretary of State. Includes printed Conneticut seal...

GLC02744.388

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "C" company of the 5th regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as second lieutenant of the infantry "C" company of the 5th regiment signed by Oliver H. Perry as Conneticut Secretary of State. Signature "Henry Dutton" on lefthand side of document. Includes printed Conneticut seal...

GLC02744.389

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of infantry "C" company of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee asAppointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of infantry "C" company of the fifth regiment signed by Nehemiah D. Perry as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William T. Minor as Governor of Conneticut. Includes...

GLC02744.390

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee adjutant lieutenant of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as adjutant lieutenant of the fifth regiment. Signed by John Boyd as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Conneticut. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.391

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of the fifth regiment. Signed by John Boyd as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Conneticut. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.392

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of artillery of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of artillery of the fifth regiment. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Conneticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Conneticut. Includes printed Conneticut seal. Docket on...

GLC02744.393

[Envelope addressed to Captain Thomas F. Burpeem artillery leu a 5th Regt. Conn. Militiia]

Envelope addressed to Captain Thomas F. Burpeem artillery leu a 5th Regt. Conn. Militiia. Return address: Adjutant General's Office, Conneticticut, Official Business. Handwritten words in pencil across side of envelope: Lieut. Militia. Stamp has been...

GLC02744.394

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the fifth regiment]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the fifth regiment. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Connecticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Connecticut. Includes Connecticut state seal. Docket on verso.

GLC02744.395

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of infantry company D of the fourteenth regiment of volunteers]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as captain of infantry company D of the fourteenth regiment of volunteers. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Connecticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Connecticut. Includes...

GLC02744.396

[Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the seventy-first regiment of volunteers]

Appointment of Thomas F. Burpee as major of the seventy-first regiment of volunteers. Signed by James Hammond Trumbell as Connecticut Secretary of State. Cosigned by William A. Buckingham as Governor of Connecticut. Includes Connecticut state seal...

GLC02744.397

List of men in the company's of Coll. Ingoldesby and Capt. James Weemes

GLC03107.04843

Battle Honors

One typewritten document of Battle Honors for the Ninth Division. Highlights that the engineers had neutralized hundreds of fortified positions and removed 1,352 booby trapped mines in the forests of Germany.

GLC09662.702

War May Flame Anew in Burma-China Area of Asia Fighting Front

One newspaper clipping entitled, "War May Flame Anew in Burma-China Area of Asia Fighting Front" dated November 30, 1942, illustrated by Charles Owens. Contains an illustration of a map of parts of Southeast Asia and Russia. Various paragraphs are...

GLC09619.016

Know Your Japanese War Planes

One photo essay entitled, "Know Your Japanese War Planes" dated May 17, 1942. Contains photographs of various Japanese aircraft bombers and fighter planes such as Mitsubishi Type 96 and Tatikawa Type 95-1. Reverse side is a continuation of the...

GLC09619.017

Will Victory Cargoes Ride Polar Skyways to Global Fronts?

One newsmap entitled, "Here's a History of War Since America Entered Conflict a Year Ago" dated January 18, 1943. Consists of a globe illustrated over a scene of the arctic. A summary details that the map illustrates how the North Pole work as a hub...

GLC09619.024

Truman Comes Ashore at Key West

One photograph dated March 17, 1950 of President Harry S. Truman with military aide Harry H. Vaughan en route to Key West.

GLC08878.1451

[Judicial Proceedings involving Occupying Forces or United Nations Persons or Property]

One document relating to the Judicial Proceedings involving Occupying Forces or United Nations Persons or Property dated October 9, 1945. Regarding policies for arrest and disciplinary actions involving the occupying forces.

GLC09930.10

[Release from Active Duty]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's release from active duty dated December 6, 1945.

GLC09930.17.01

[Release from Active Duty]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's release from active duty dated December 6, 1945. (Same text as GLC09930.17.01)

GLC09930.17.02

[Release from Active Duty]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's release from active duty dated December 6, 1945. (Same text as GLC09930.17.01-.02)

GLC09930.17.03

[Travel orders]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's travel after being released from active duty dated December 29, 1945.

GLC09930.17.04

[Travel orders]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's travel after being released from active duty dated December 29, 1945.(Same text as GLC09930.17.04)

GLC09930.17.05

[Release from active duty orders]

One document regarding Dever Spencer Byard's release from active duty dated December 6, 1945.

GLC09930.17.07

Servicemen's Map of the United States

One map entitles Servicemen's Map of the United States. This map includes detailed pictorial descriptions of the ranks in the Army, Navy and Marine service. It also includes the different division insignia. The map is of the continental United States...

GLC09611.612

Collection of Robert E. Dyer, WWII Army Air Force letters [Decimalized .001-.459]

One collection of letters both to and from Robert E. Dyer. Letters are primarily sent to John Elmer and Lula Dyer Robert's parents. Another main correspondent is Robert's girlfriend Joan Pietry, who sent him letters frequently. The letters date from...

GLC09996

My Military Missal

One booklet entitled, "My Military Missal," written by Reverend Joseph F. Stedman dated 1942. Item contains abridged masses from the official "Missale Castrense" used by chaplains in all branches of the Armed Forces. Includes the Mass of the
Most...

GLC09818.01

[Portrait of a sergeant]

One undated black-and-white photograph a sergeant standing in a yard.

GLC09645.052

[Portrait of a military serviceman]

One undated black-and-white portrait of a military serviceman.

GLC09645.053

Vietnam War letters written by Gerald Handy [Decimalized .01-.46]

Forty-seven letters from Gerald Handy to his girlfriend Donna Lawyer and her parents Mary Lawyer and Donald Lawyer. Letters are addressed as if the two were already married but multiple letters mention them getting married when he returns to the...

GLC09908

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow [Decimalized .01-.25]

Letters written by Air Force serviceman Joel Farrow detailing service during the cold war from 1956-1960. Farrow is based primarily in Wyoming, Paris and Evreux France. He details his daily life as well as some mentions on his health and brief...

GLC09910

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated September 16, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and advises them to take care of themselves. He mentions Donald Durand getting married and notes that everyone seems to be getting...

GLC09910.17

Army Troops Bivouac in Park

One telephoto entitled, "Army Troops Bivouac in Park" dated April 7, 1968 taken by Associated Press. Image consists of military officers in a tented area in Jackson Park, Chicago. Wire transfer information states that army troops stationed themselves...

GLC09740.040

to Donna Lawyer

One letter from Gerald Handy to Donna Lawyer dated August 8, 1969. He writes in an explicit letter how much he loves her and can't wait to see her. He mentions mutual friends and the weather in Vietnam. He also mentions an accident at his base in...

GLC09908.37

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated November 17, 1957. Joel updates his family on his health and advises them to take care of themselves. He asks Doris to subscribe to the Covington News for him instead of sending it to him...

GLC09910.18

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated January 2, 1958. Joel updates his family on his holiday celebrations and the dinner with the squadron. He also mentions a change in address since he is now in a new squadron. He explains...

GLC09910.19

to Doris Kitchens Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Doris Kitchens Farrow dated March 14, 1958. Joel updates his family on a change of address. He is now a part of the 41st squadron. He also mentions that a lot of the men in his old squadron are transferring elsewhere...

GLC09910.20

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated August 7, 1958. Joel updates his family his service. He mentions that a lot of civilians are on the base doing maintenance on the planes. He mentions...

GLC09910.21

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated August 18, 1958. Joel updates his family his service and some dental work. He mentions a carnival in the nearby town and the prizes he won. He also...

GLC09910.22

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated February 18, 1960. Joel updates his family on his luggage and what he is sending home before he leaves base for home.

GLC09910.24

to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow

One letter from Joel L. Farrow to Glover M. Farrow, Doris Kitchens Farrow, and Wayne Farrow dated May 4, 1960. Joel updates his family on his next posting. He will not be going to Turkey, he would be glad to go back to Germany or France though. He...

GLC09910.25