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.
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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