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, including Brigadier General Harlan Nelson Hartness, at US base, 1944.

Soliders of the 26th Infantry Division with Assistant Commanding General Harlan Nelson Hartness (center) at US base, 1944.

Three soldiers outside a message center at a US base, 1944.

Women dancing for soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division at non-commsioned officers club, 1944.

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.

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.