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

Soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division communicating in a message center of the 39th Signal Company somewhere in Europe, 1944.

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

Soldiers in the 26th Division 39th Signal company peeling potatoes at US base, 1944.

Inspection of soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division at US base, 1944.

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

Captain Emil J. Schmidt, of the 39th Signal Company, coordinating an arms inpsection for the 26th Infantry Division at US base, 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.

Letter from Mathilde to James W. Ochs, November 3, 1945. Letter reads: "Redange le 3. 11. 1945. Dear Jim: Dat was surprise last night wen Mahell(?) arrived. I was so happy but very sorry dat you did not kame with her. But whe hopp dat you kame quiqly…

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…