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Cannon Abandoned by Germans in Retreat at Acy, France

Two men stand in a field on either side of an abandoned German 77-mm. field gun, left from the first battle of the Marne.

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French Reserves from U.S.A. -- Some of the Two Million Fighters in the Battle of the Marne

Many Frenchmen who had been residing in the United States returned to Europe to fight. Here, a group of them sit on a field looking at the camera.

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Inspecting a Nearly Completed Pontoon Bridge in the French Sector of the West Front

On a river in France, inspecting officers walk across a constructed pontoon bridge flanked by pontoon boats each carrying three soldiers.

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French Troops Crossing the Marne by Pontoon Bridge

French troops after their victory at the first battle of the Marne following the retreating Germans across a pontoon bridge, made by laying a series of floating barges, as the permanent bridge had been destroyed. Several onlookers watch from the near...

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Battle of the Aisne, French Infantry, Transferring to Left Wing

French troops, still wearing the pre-war French Army uniform, on the march to extend the French lines north from the Aisne River and turn the right flank of the German Army

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Battle of the Aisne--Ammunition Wagons Shifting to a New Position

A group of French soldiers, charged with bringing ammunitions to the front by wagon. A few soldiers sit atop horses or on the wagon itself, while the rest are standing beside it.

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Decorating, Medaille Militaire, adjt. Dambrine. Severely Wonded, at Ablain St. Nazaire, France.

A ceremony of decoration for a French soldier who lies wounded, but alert, in the foreground. Behind him, French troops with bayonets stand at attention.

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The Highland Regiment of the British Army Marching Through Boulogne

The British Highland Regiment, a regiment of Scotsman, marching through the city of Boulogne, on the first day that British troops arrived in France.

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Ypres Cathedral in Ruins, British Lory in Foreground

The battered ruins of the Cathedral of St. Martin's in Ypres, Belgium from German artillery fire. Its conspicuous height made it a target.

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Shell Bursting in the Grand' Place, Ypres, Belgium

An explosion goes off in the central plaza of destroyed Ypres, Belgium, surrounded by ruins of crumbling buildings.

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[Gold Navy Command at Sea pin]

One gold Command at Sea Pin. The pin features the bottom half of an anchor and a large star with six smaller stars across the top.

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[U.S. Honorable Discharge pin]

A circular U.S. Honorable Discharge Pin. The pin in bronze, red, white, and blue, and features a ship, anchor, and eagle.

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[Great Seal of the United States]

A silvertone Great Seal of the United States pin with the words E Plurbid Unum.

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[Lieutenant commander gold oak leaf collar pin]

Lieutenant commander gold oak leaf collar pin.

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[Lieutenant commander shoulder boards]

Lieutenant commander shoulder boards.

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[American Defense Service Medal with Fleet Pin, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, and World War II Victory Medal joined on one pin mount]

American Defense Service Medal with Fleet Pin, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, and World War II Victory Medal. The American Campaign Medal and Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with three Bronze...

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[National Defense Service Medal]

National Defense Service Medal.

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[National Defense Service Medal]

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Pin.

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[Watch strap]

A black fabric watch strap with silver bucket. There is no watch face.

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[Silvertone King Trident pendant]

A silvertone pendant of King Trident emptying a pot with his tail wrapped around his trident.

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[Goldtone pendant and chain]

A goldtone necklace with the raised image of a man sitting in the lotus position on an oval pendant. On the front and back of the pendant there are Asian characters. The chain, which is knotted, is approximately 25.5 cm. long.

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[Silver double chevron pin]

A silver double chevon pin.

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[Navy pin with three ribbons]

Navy pin with China Service, Yangtze Service, and Nicaraguan Campaign Service ribbons. These ribbons, while part of the collection, date prior to Thomas Barwiss Hagstoz Askin, Jr.'s military service and could possibly be from an uncle or father.

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[Navy pin with three ribbons and bronze stars]

Navy pin with Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, World War II Victory, and National Defense Service ribbons. Includes three bronze stars.

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[Navy pin with three ribbons]

Navy pin with Silver Lifesaving, Navy Good Conduct, and Navy Expeditionary ribbons.

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[Navy pin with three ribbons]

Navy pin with Navy Unit Commendation, Purple Heart, and red yellow and blue service ribbons.

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[Portrait of Samuel Houston]

Portrait of Samuel Houston. Included with GLC01119.01. Date drawn from handwritten note in pencil.

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to Don Stone

Addressed to "Don." Wanted to write a quick letter before he "leaves to help win the war." Thanks him for the "St. Cris" (St. Christopher Medal) on a nylon chain. Describes life in the barracks as "funnier than a musical comedy on broadway." Explains...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Writes a brief note following a call they had last night. He sent his parents both his watch to be repaired and his "civies," and asks that they let him know when they arrive. He asks them to send the things he asked for by...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." Writes a brief note bemoaning the fact that his group of fifty won't be able to take their "pyschs" until the 23rd at the earliest while the rest of the squadron will be classified and shipped out.

Postcard has a picture of a...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Don Stone, and other family and friends

Addressed to "All." Hasty card to say he is off of quarantine and went into Nashville to meet Lois and Phil for cocktails and expects to see them for dinner later in the week.

Postcard has a picture of a silver B-24 bomber plane called the "Flying...

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to Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Bee." A brief note asking for all of his "underwear shorts" and the pair of "high black sneakers," in addition to a few things he asked for by phone.

Postcard has a picture of rows of planes, with servicemen in uniform standing in...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." He is on detail as a runner in the section headquarters and writing this letter when he is sitting around. No word on when he will start his "psychs" but could start next week. Mentions that many fellows are getting their...

GLC09620.011

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." A brief note explaining that he and forty-seven others are going to start their "psychs" tomorrow and he won't be able to write during the week as it will be a long and tough one. Says he'll get in touch with them at the...

GLC09620.012

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Finished up his "pyschs" this week, but has not written to anyone for a week. The first day was an eight-hour multiple choice test to determine placement, followed by "penny arcade day" where his coordination was tested...

GLC09620.013

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone and brothers

Addressed to "Dad and Bee (also the freres [brothers] if home)." Hasn't written lately because he was sick "with a temp of 102 and a very bad sore throat," and just got out of the hospital after being there for five days. He was disappointed earlier...

GLC09620.014

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Mentions a phone call they had earlier that day. He apologizes for the late letter he wrote "last Saturday" (GLC9620.014). He hopes it will arrive shortly. Complains that he is one of twenty-five men left in this "god...

GLC09620.015

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Now at Ellington Field, Texas, the men are kept to a strict routine starting at 5:30AM. They eat breakfast, go to calisthenics, and then go to classes with a lunch break. There is one more hour of drills, supper, and...

GLC09620.016

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Remembered a few things he forgot to include in a previous letter. Asks for a shaving bowl, shaving talcum, wooden hangers, and some salt tablets. He hates to bother them with these, but he can't get them anywhere. Asks...

GLC09620.017

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." The class work is very difficult, physics and math are college courses taught in a very short amount of time. His squadron was surpised with an "open-post" where they could leave the base and many people left to go to...

GLC09620.018

to Gella Hecht

Addressed to "O'ma," his step-grandmother. Thanks her for a generous check. Writes briefly about the difficult classes, and drills that last from 5 AM to 5:30PM. Compares the weather to New York City in the middle of the season. Tells her the food is...

GLC09620.019

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Dropping a line to say all goes well. The work is "tough as hell," and "instruction is far from good." He hasn't been off post, as he's been on guard duty, studying, or preparing for a big parade. Thanks Dad and Bee for...

GLC09620.020

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A hasty letter as he has a lot of work to do for class tomorrow. Grateful for the pictures his father sent. Sending a picture book of Ellington along with his letter so his family can check it out. Hopes to go to Houston on...

GLC09620.021

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Tough week with tests and two big parades and it's warmer. He was made the Squadron Supply Sgt. and is now in charge of the supply room and shoe repairs. The job comes with a lot of benefits, including his own room. Bob...

GLC09620.022

to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." Thanks his father for the pictures he just received. Writes that he just got out of the hospital for treatments for his sun burn. Curses the Texas sun for burning him.

The date is written as "Monday Night" but "Letters in a Box"...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Brief note to say he was "as red as a lobster" from a day trip to the beach. It was a good break from the routine of training.

"Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 4, 1943.
Postcard image is "Beach Front...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone and Don Stone.

Addressed to "All." Brief note stating he went to the beach again in Galveston, but remembered to put on Skol [sunscreen] so he wouldn't "crisp again."

"Letters in a Box" notes the letter was written on May 10, 1943.
Postcard image is "Galveston's...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A brief note as he has a math test tomorrow, but wanted to answer a few questions. He did recieve the photos sent, and hopes to get one taken of himself soon. Has gone swimming a few times, but not lately due to all the studying...

GLC09620.026

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." "Busy as heck with tests." Completed two classes with flying colors and now has time to focus more on physics, which lasts as long as preflight training. Mentions that he is jealous that Don got to go home for a few days...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." Brief note from Galveston saying he's getting some relaxation in, and while it isn't much, it's "fun for a change." Written in pencil.

The postcard is not dated, except for a post office stamp. "Letters in a Box" notes the...

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to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A brief note asking Jacob Stone to purchase gifts for Bob's brothers, Jimmy and Barry on his and Don's behalf. Enclosed two slips of paper congratulating each boy on graduating. He offers to pay his father back, and apologizes as...

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to Jim Stone

Addressed to "Jim." A brief note of congratulations upon his graduation. Enclosed with GLC09620.029.01 and GLC09620.029.03.

GLC09620.029.02

to Barry Marks

Addressed to "Barry." A brief note of congratulations upon his graduation. Enclosed with GLC09620.029.01 and .02.

GLC09620.029.03

to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." A letter focusing on his father's birthday. There was a slight change to the date, but he wanted to make sure his father knew he would celebrating in spirit and hopes that the next year will be happier than this past one.

The...

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to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, Jim Stone, and Barry Marks

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, Jim, and Barry." He owes everyone a letter as he hasn't been able to write. His classes are finished, and he did well above average. They don't mean too much, as the real scores come in during Advanced Training. Briefly walks...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Folks." He is very annoyed. He and Don were supposed to meet in Dallas, but Don never showed up. He risked being picked up by an M.P. [Military Police] as he couldn't get a pass to travel outside the 50 mile radius. There were no rooms...

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Aviation Cadet Detachment Army Air Forces Bombardier School, Childress, Texas

Card authorizing Robert L. Stone to leave Post, but not exceed a distance of 25 miles without written permission. Card is a faded olive green, with black type, Bob's name, and the Commandant of Cadet's signature, T.R. Mason.

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