James Ochs collection
WWII scrapbook compiled by James W. Ochs
Scrapbook of photos, brochures, documents, and memorabilia compiled by James W. Ochs of the 26th Infantry Division of the US Army documenting his WWII service.
Outdoor arms inspection
Captain Emil J. Schmidt, of the 39th Signal Company, coordinating an arms inpsection for the 26th Infantry Division at US base, 1944.
Soldiers, including Brigadier General Harlan Nelson Hartness
Soldiers, including Brigadier General Harlan Nelson Hartness, at US base, 1944.
Soldiers on KP duty peeling potatoes
Soldiers in the 26th Division 39th Signal company peeling potatoes at US base, 1944.
Soliders with Assistant Commanding General Harlan Nelson Hartness
Soliders of the 26th Infantry Division with Assistant Commanding General Harlan Nelson Hartness (center) at US base, 1944.
Soldiers communicating in a message center in Europe
Soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division communicating in a message center of the 39th Signal Company somewhere in Europe, 1944.
Women dancing for soldiers at non-commsioned officers club
Women dancing for soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division at non-commsioned officers club, 1944.
Soldiers participating in field training
Soldiers of 26th Infantry Division participating in field training at US base, 1944.
Commando Kelly introducing Ernest Childers
Charles E. "Commando" Kelly of the 26th Infantry Division introducing the first American Indian Medal of Honor winner, Ernest L. Childers. Photo is signed and inscribed by Kelly, 1944.
Soldier enforcing the off limits to non-coms rule outside a PFC club
Soldier enforcing the off limits to non-coms rule outside a PFC club, 1944.
Soldiers leaving a non-commisioned officers club
Soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division leaving a non-commisioned officers club (NCO) on US base, 1944.
Soldiers reading headlines of allies invasion
Soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division crouched around an issue of the Columbia Record (South Carolina) with the headline "ALLIES OPEN INVASION, STRIKE ACROSS CHANNEL," 1944.
Military marching band passes the 104th Infantry headquarters sign
Military marchcing band of the 26th Infantry Division passes the 104th Infantry headquarters sign at a US base, 1944.
Signal Officer Clapper speaking to troops at US base
26th Infantry Division Signal Officer Clapper speaking to troops at US base, 1944.
James Ochs photograph album
Photograph album containing 524 black and white photographic prints (3"x4", 2"x"2", and 4"x4") documenting the European travels of James W. Ochs during and post- World War II. The album contains a portrait photo of Ochs, as well as images of French…
WWII scrapbook compiled by James W. Ochs
Scrapbook of photos, brochures, documents, and memorabilia compiled by James W. Ochs of the 26th Infantry Division of the US Army documenting his WWII service.
Mathilde to James Ochs
Letter from Mathilde to James W. Ochs, February 2, 1945. Letter reads: "Redange le 21.2.45. Dear Jim: Would you please let us know how do you do! If you have the occasion to pass in Redange we were happy if you come to our house: we shall be very…
Mathilde to James Ochs
Letter from Mathilde to James W. Ochs, May 21, 1945. Letter reads: "Redange le 21. mai 1945. Dear Jim: I received a letter from Roland and I was very happy. Now the war is over and so I hope that you come to see us here in Redange. We have now good…
Mathilde to James Ochs
Letter from Mathilde to James W. Ochs, September 12, 1945. Letter reads: "Redange Septembre 12. 1945. Dear Jim: I was very glad: when I received your letter, my best thanks. On the same line I received the card from Paris and a letter from Skiss…
Mathilde to James Ochs
Letter from Mathilde to James W. Ochs, October 3, 1945. Letter reads: "Redange le 3. Octobre 1945. Dear Jim: I was very happy to get your lettre and to see that you was in Paris. It is to hoppe that you have this chance again. When you was Sunday to…
Mathilde to James Ochs
Letter from Mathilde to James W. Ochs, October 9, 1945. Letter reads: "Redange le 9. 10. 45. Dear Jim: I had been very glad when I received your lettre with the pictures. I was for a few days in Stelbrück(?) and when I came back your parcel with the…
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Title
James Ochs collection
Creator
Ochs, James W.
Description
Collection includes a photo album of images taken by Ochs, 16 photos taken by the Army Signal Corps of the 26th Infantry Division, and document his tour of duty in France with the 26th Division, friends he acquired in France, and his leisure time activities
Coverage
World War II
Date
1942/1945
Rights
Subject
World War, 1939-1945
United States. Army
France
Publisher
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Identifier
RHC-55
Language
eng