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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…

Scrapbook of newspaper clippings dating from 1943 to 1945 detailing events of World War II, and in particular the activities of the 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd (Red Arrow) Division. Many articles were clipped from the Grand Rapids Herald and Grand…

Sketch of Richard "Dick" Platte by F. John Hillraid in Boston

Soldier posing on ground with rifle. Headquarters Company, 126th Infantry maneuvers at Camp Livingston.

Sgt. Richard Plate on K-P duty at Camp Livingston. Rear is inscribed "The famous K-P-Kid was I mad in this picture"

Soldiers relaxing in camp. Headquarters Company, 126th Infantry maneuvers at Camp Livingston.