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James Ochs letter
Letter from James W. Ochs to his parents, June 6, 1945. Letter reads: "June 6, 1945. Prachtitz, Czech. Dear Mom & Dad, Being just one year ago that the invasion came off, today was a holiday for us so all I did was take a walk and went swimming…
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.
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…
Signal Officer Clapper speaking to troops at US base
26th Infantry Division Signal Officer Clapper speaking to troops at US base, 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.
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.
Soldiers leaving a non-commisioned officers club
Soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division leaving a non-commisioned officers club (NCO) on US base, 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.
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.
Soldiers participating in field training
Soldiers of 26th Infantry Division participating in field training at US base, 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 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.
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 on KP duty peeling potatoes
Soldiers in the 26th Division 39th Signal company peeling potatoes at US base, 1944.
Soldiers, including Brigadier General Harlan Nelson Hartness
Soldiers, including Brigadier General Harlan Nelson Hartness, at US base, 1944.
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.
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.