Commando Kelly introducing Ernest Childers
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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.
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Equipment inspection at the 26th Infantry Division on US base, 1944.
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Inspection of soldiers of the 26th Infantry Division at US base, 1944.
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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 twice. Where was the river. Well just a small stream that has a dam across it. It was fairly good swimming with the water just cool. The other time I told you I went swimming was in another small stream back near Aigen, Austria. Today I got two letters from you and last night there were a couple too. Also today I got one Free Press and believe it or not but it was for only nine days ago. It came with the air-mail of the same date. Also thanks Dad for renewing the subscription for another three months. The last four letters I have are dated May 25, 27 & 29 are your Mom and yours Dad of May 19. Also the stamps came as always. You asked about how many points I have. Well I have 49 but with the two campaign stars which I should get it will make it a total of 59. No, not too good but there are worse. I hope that my letters are going through better now than they were when you wrote those letters. By the way did I tell you Dad that the money order came through O.K. Thanks a lot. Today I also got a couple of letters from Mary written the 26 and 28. She didn't have anything special to say except the next week-end she was planning on going to Detroit for a few hours she could have there. The old boats sure bring in the money when they come in. That helps anyway. Now Mom here is a little advise. Don't rent our house. We aren't that hard up at any time and they would probably do more damage in the end that it would be worth. And if I did happen to get home this summer remember I'd like to live in our house. Of course that is just speculating but then you never can tell. I'm glad my box got there O.K. with al the winter things in it. Well what do you think of the German Air Corps Jacket. I hope it got there O.K. I'm waiting to hear if it was underneath when you unpack the box. Prove(?) what Doris wrote you Frank must be making a pretty good housekeeper & cook. But then they both got pretty good bargins. About now the spring house cleaning should be just about now so I guess I can come home now for a few days. I only wish I could. Goodnight & Love, Bill." Amended to the letter is a typescript list of cities and towns Ochs visited in Europe.
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James Ochs photograph album
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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 cities and countryside, buildings, street scenes, nature, soldiers, Ochs' friends and acquaintances, a parade and entertainment show, skiing in the Alps, planes and ships.
Content Warning: Some photographs in this album depict mass burials, death, and human remains.
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Mathilde to James Ochs
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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 glad to receive you. Suzanne will make frites and ice-cream for you. We think very often of the agreeable hours we spent in your company. We hope you and your friends in good health. Say our best wishes and greatings [sic] to Sergeant, the Roland and all your friends we know. Dont forget to send us the photos as soon as possible best thanks! There are american [sic] soldiers (red cross) by the fuge. They send my letter to you. We hope to see you the first time in our home. Best greatings [sic] from Suzanne, Marguerithe and my, Mathilde."
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Mathilde to James Ochs
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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 place in my house. We speak all lines from you, I hope that you are in a good health. Have you received my letter where I said you that I had received the pictures. Leave as soon as possible. Many greatings [sic] from Suzanne and Mathilde."
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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 Silly and Trousse(?). So I see that you had been in Paris. I have the photos, they are all very beautiful, principal those from you and of ___. The days you had been here had go by too quick and I hope you come back at Redange before you departed to America, you are all lines wellcome. I send you the best greatings [sic] from Suzanne and me, Mathilde."
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Mathilde to James Ochs
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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 Paris you see Yvonne and the picture. We have I sennding her the pciture, and I have the negative of Paul. I will send you it. I am happy to heard that you family is by good health and your girl again. Suzanne and myself are by good health, hoping the same of you. Suzanne hunts is good now. We hope that you will see us before you go home to America. Now I get your other lettre what the picture from Roland Marguerite Suzanne and you and my. I thank you very very much for its. Marguerite have visite us one day. We have speaking very much of you. I am happ that you get my lettre. I wonder we that my lettre have so long if you get it. I have yours quick. If you write home say plise the very best wishes from Suzanne and my. I am moving(?) Wellbrück(?) but be evening I go home. I have hurt my foot. I send you the best greatings[sic] from Suzanne and my. Your sincerely, Mathilde."
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Mathilde to James Ochs
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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 prelly lamp was arrived. I was very surprised, it is too kind of you, I say you my best thanks Jim. I take from you a good rescue ____[?] Last week I sent for you the fikles of the pictures I had your promised I hope you received these in a few days. I received the card Suzanne and me from Paris so I see that you had been in Paris. If possible you must come to Redange again. We are all times happy when you arrived. I hope that every thing is going well for you and I send you the best greatings [sic] from Suzanne and me. Mathilde."
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Mathilde to James Ochs
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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 perhaps for Christmas. Mahell(?) bring us good news from you and whe are very glad for you. Thank you so much for the beautiful pictures whe where are quite hourly her where siling in the little room near your beard room it is quite warm where eating apples and pears and spiking from you. Mahell kan tell you de anders news. Many thanks for your letters from the ___? I am glad that you have received my letter with the pictures. I have received a letter from Roland and the picture from him also. He is now in Reius(?) and I hoppe that you see him perhaps. The very best of greatings from Suzanne and me. Love Mathilde."
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Military marching band passes the 104th Infantry headquarters sign
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Military marchcing band of the 26th Infantry Division passes the 104th Infantry headquarters sign at a US base, 1944.
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