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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors Notes Updated June 21 2016 Abel Gordon Navy 1944-1946 3rd Naval Fleet Seaman 1st class World War II N N Iwo Jima - WWII medals See interview: Ohio Veteran's Home Adams John R. Navy 1941-1946 N/A Av. Ordinance 1st Class World War II N N American Victory, Pacific Theater, photograph of Adams on Liberty Ainsworth Thomas Army Air Corps 1941-1945 332nd Service Group, 12th Air Force 1st Lieutenant World War II N N African Campaign w/4 Bronze, OCS; Africa, Italy; photocopies of pictures, diary entries, letters, leave order Alberti Karl Army Air Corps 1942-1945 8th/9th Air Force Master Seg.WWII;1s t Lt. K WWII & Korean War N N Theater Ribbons, Am Victory, Good Glasgow Evening News-US Lands in Britain 1942 Aldrich George J. Army 1943-1945 202nd. Combat Engr. BN. PFC World War II N N European Theater w/5 Bronze Stars, Anderson Daniel V. Army 1942-1946 8th Infan Div. 13th Reg't 3rd BN Corporal World War II N N European Theater w/2 Battle Stars, American Victory, Good Conduct Anderson John D. Army Air Corps 1944-1945 443 AAF BU 1st Lieutenant World War II N N Theater Ribbons-5 Bronze, Air Interview by Kathleen Anderson; manuscripts Anderson Mary K. Navy 1943-1946 WAVES Lieutenant Junior Grade World War II N N American Theater and Victory Ribbons photographs and manuscripts Anteau (Dec'd) Robert L. Navy 1943-1946 USS Drexler DD 741 Fire Controlman 3d Class World War II N N American Area, American obituaries Antonacci David D. Navy 1952-1960 U.S.S. Floyds Bay AVP 40 Petty Officer 34d Class Korean War N N Natl. Defense, United Nations, Good Conduct Antoszewski Rita S. Army Nurse Corps 1945-1946 361st Station Hospital 1st Lieutenant World War II Y N Victory Medal, A-P Theater Ribbon, Army suffered from perforated eardrums Apel Edward Army 1942-1980 Army Special Engineers CPL World War II N N Good Conduct Medal Apel Edward G. Army 1941-1946 Special Engineers Corporal 5th Grade World War II N N Interview on mini cassette Appleby Horace Army 1941-1945 9th Div & 45th Inf Div N. Africa Private World War II N N Silver Star, Good Conduct, American . . . awards, con't: French Legion Medal of Honor Applegate (Dec'd) Donald Army 1942-1946 75th Div. 289 Regt. Captain World War II Y N Purple Heart, Dist. Service Cross, Silver Distinguished Service Cross Citation, Company K officiers & soldiers; obituaries & funeral pubs.;

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors Notes

Updated June 21 2016

Abel Gordon Navy 1944-1946 3rd Naval Fleet Seaman 1st class

World War II

N N Iwo Jima - WWII medals

See interview: Ohio Veteran's Home

Adams John R. Navy 1941-1946 N/A Av. Ordinance 1st Class

World War II

N N American Victory, Pacific Theater,

photograph of Adams on Liberty

Ainsworth Thomas Army Air Corps

1941-1945 332nd Service Group, 12th Air Force

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N African Campaign w/4 Bronze,

OCS; Africa, Italy; photocopies of pictures, diary entries, letters, leave order

Alberti Karl Army Air Corps

1942-1945 8th/9th Air Force Master Seg.WWII;1st Lt. K

WWII & Korean War

N N Theater Ribbons, Am Victory, Good

Glasgow Evening News-US Lands in Britain 1942

Aldrich George J. Army 1943-1945 202nd. Combat Engr. BN.

PFC World War II

N N European Theater w/5 Bronze Stars,

Anderson Daniel V. Army 1942-1946 8th Infan Div. 13th Reg't 3rd BN

Corporal World War II

N N European Theater w/2 Battle Stars,

American Victory, Good Conduct

Anderson John D. Army Air Corps

1944-1945 443 AAF BU 1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N Theater Ribbons-5 Bronze, Air

Interview by Kathleen Anderson; manuscripts

Anderson Mary K. Navy 1943-1946 WAVES Lieutenant Junior Grade

World War II

N N American Theater and Victory Ribbons

photographs and manuscripts

Anteau (Dec'd)

Robert L. Navy 1943-1946 USS Drexler DD 741 Fire Controlman 3d Class

World War II

N N American Area, American

obituaries

Antonacci David D. Navy 1952-1960 U.S.S. Floyds Bay AVP 40

Petty Officer 34d Class

Korean War N N Natl. Defense, United Nations, Good Conduct

Antoszewski Rita S. Army Nurse Corps

1945-1946 361st Station Hospital

1st Lieutenant

World War II

Y N Victory Medal, A-P Theater Ribbon, Army

suffered from perforated eardrums

Apel Edward Army 1942-1980 Army Special Engineers

CPL World War II

N N Good Conduct Medal

Apel Edward G. Army 1941-1946 Special Engineers Corporal 5th Grade

World War II

N N Interview on mini cassette

Appleby Horace Army 1941-1945 9th Div & 45th Inf Div N. Africa

Private World War II

N N Silver Star, Good Conduct, American

. . . awards, con't: French Legion Medal of Honor

Applegate (Dec'd)

Donald Army 1942-1946 75th Div. 289 Regt. Captain World War II

Y N Purple Heart, Dist. Service Cross, Silver

Distinguished Service Cross Citation, Company K officiers & soldiers; obituaries & funeral pubs.;

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesArthur Earl P. Navy 1943-1945 USS Leon PA-48

troop transportPetty Officer 3rd Class Hospital

World War II

N N 5 battlestars for 5 invasions

interview transcript

Artz Ken Army 1953-1955 Military Police 28th & 9th Divs.

Corporal Occupied Germany

N N Good conduct, other overseas medal

interview transcript

Artz Merlin Army 1959-1961 Big Red One, 1st Division

Private First Class

None N N None interview transcript

Ash Donald L. Army 1943-1946 75th Infntry 275th Combat Engineers

T-5 World War II

N N Good Conduct, American Campaign

Auxter Walter E. Army 1942-1945 44th Infantry, 324th Reg't, Co. F

T-5 World War II

N N Good Conduct, Combat Infantry Badge,

…German Occupation Medal

Ayling Russell Army Air Corps

1942-1945 9th Air Force, 354th Fight Grp

Lieutenant World War II

N N Good Conduct, European Theater w/4

also served with 461st Repair and Reclamation Sqaudron

Baker Ronald Marine Corps

1965-1988 3rd Marine Regt, 34d Marine, AA Com

Master Sgt E-7

Vietnam, Cold War

Y N USMC Good Conduct, Vietnam

Baker Walter E. Navy 1942-1945 USS Ranger Av. Machnist Mate 2 class

World War II

N N American Theater, Good Conduct,

photograph of Baker in Florida 1943

Baker William W. Army Air Force

1942-1944 Air Transport Command-Ferrwiosh Div

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N Marksmans, American Theator,

Balduf Robert H. Army 1942-1945 Medical Corps-Evac Hospital

Sergeant World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific Theater w/ 3 Bronze Stars

…Good Conduct, WWII Victory; photograph

Balough Elmer J. Air Force 1947-1950 5th Air Force Sergeant Korea N N Japanese Occupation Medal, Good

Baranoski Thomas Air Force 1951-1954 Airbase Group 4th Fighter Wing

Airman 1st Class

Korea N N Nat'l Defense Service Medal, UN Service

Barlow Leo D. Marine Corps

1950-1954 1 company, 3rd BTN, 1st RGT, 1st Ma

Sergeant Korea N N Presidental Unit Citation w/3 bronze

Expert rifle

Baron Eugene A. Army Air Force

1942-1945 8th AF 351 Bomb Group

Tech. Sergeant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/3 clusters, Sharpshooter,

manuscripts, photographs

Barrett* Dennis Army 1951-1953 5th Regimental Combat Team

2nd Lieutenant

Korean War N N N/A interview transcript; *BIO DATA FORM NOT INCLUDED WITH OTHER PAPERWORK; CONTACT RICHARD BARANOWSKI IF NECESSARY

Bartell Frank J. Navy 1942-1953 Lieutenant Junior Grade

World War II, Korea?

N N Theater Ribbons, American

photographs, manuscripts

Basilius Vernon J. Navy 1952-1954 USS Hunt DD674 Petty Officer 2nd Class

Korea N N

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesBasler Francis Army 1942-1946 11th Armored Div.

3rd ArmyT4 Tech Sergeant

World War II

N N Service Ribbons, Battle Ribbons w/ 3

Batchelor Edward W.

Army 1956-1978 4th Inf. Div. 864th Combat Engr Bn

Major Vietnam N N Vietnam Service, Bronze Stars

(more awards); manuscript (release from active duty)

Bauman (Dec'd)

Dorothy J. Navy 1944-1946 WAVES S 1/c World War II

N N interviewed with Lake Erie Waves; obituary

Baumbarger James A. Army 1966-1970 87th Eng 687th Land Clearing

E5 Vietnam Y N Purple Heart, Vietnam Service-Cross

Beach William E. Army 1945-1946 Engineers Private First Class

World War II

N N World War II Victory, Sharp Shooter Medal

Beat William L. Navy 1942-1946 USS Cory DD-463 1st Electronic Technician

World War II

N N Theater Ribbons, Good Conduct, 3

Beavers Emmett C. Army Air Force

1942-1945 'Mighty' 8th Buck Sergeant

World War II

N N 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal

Beckler William J. Army 1943-1945 34th Batt. 34th Division

PVT World War II

N Y ETO, Good Conduct, C.I.B., Purple

Beil Melvin L. Army 1943-1946 330th INF REGT Staff Sergeant

World War II

Y N WWII Victory, Purple Heart, European

manuscript, photograph

Bell Nelson D. Naval Reserve

1945-1946 LCI 780 Seaman First Class

World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific Theater, American

Bennett (Dec'd)

Milton Army Air Force

1944-1946 458th Group 8th Airforce

Buck Sergeant

World War II

Y N Purple Heart

Benore Neal A. Marine Corps

1968-1970 E Co 2nd BN 9th Marines 3d Division

Sergeant Vietnam Y N Presidential Unit citation, Purple Heart,

Berning John H. Army 1942-1946 88th Infantry Div. Co. E 349th Inf

Private First Class

World War II

Y N Silver Star, Purple Hearts (2), Combat

Berry Gilbert Army 1947-1951 187th RCT (Airborne)

Corporal Reserve E-7

Korea Y N Army of Occupation, Japan Clasp,

Bronze Star Attachment (Quadruple & Arrowhead), combat infantryman badge, expert and rifle bar,

Berry Merlyn Richard

Navy 1943-1946 Electronic Tech. 2nd Clas

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Asiatic-Pacific w/ 3 Stars,

photographs, manuscripts, plans for WWII Memorial

Berry Ralph K. Army 2001-2004 173rd Airborne Brigade

E4 Iraqi Freedom

N N Bronze Star w/Valor Device, Army

photographs

Betts Feroen J. Army 1942-1945 385th Pont.BN., 671st Pont.BN(file)

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N EAME Theater-Middle East, American

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesBien Carl Army 1945-1946 88th Division Infantryman World War

IIN N poem, "Homecoming, New York Harbor"

Birr William D. Navy 1954-1956 Neville Island Ordinance Depot

Corporal Korea N N Good Conduct

Bishop James E. Army 1942-1945 579th Signal Depot Co., 3d Army

1st Sergeant World War II

N N American Theater, European

photographs, manuscripts, maps, etc.

Blakeman George R. Marine Corps

1943-1946 2nd Marine Division Corporal World War II

N N Theater Ribbons, Unit Citations

Interview by Corrine Blakeman; manuscripts

Bobzean Nell O. Home Front

?-1945 World War II

N N

Bock Frank C. Navy 1944-1946 LST 632 Quartermaster 3rd Class

World War II

N N Amer Area Service Ribbon, Asiatic-

Memoir, "From Boyhood to Manhood in 26 Months"; newspapers

Bock (de Bock)

Harry N. Army 1942-1977 XV Corps Lt. Colonel World War II

N N Bronze Star, European Theater,

Boerst Ralph E. Army 1942-1945 327 Glider(?) Inf Medical Detach.

Staff Sergeant

World War II

Y N Campaign Battle Stars, Bronze Star,

…Theater, European Theater, Purple Heart, Belgian Croix de Guerre; manuscripts

Boling Helen L. Army 1981-1997 Medical Regiment Major Desert Storm

N N Meritorious Service, Army Achievement,

…Forces Reserve, Overseas Service, Kuwait Liberation, Kuwaiti Gov't Medal

Bono Julius Army Air Corps

1942-1945 5th Air Force, 374th Transport Grp

Buck Sergeant

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Pacific Theater Victory Medal,

also served with 33rd Carrier Squadron

Bordner Delbert E. Army 1943-1945 328th Reft 26th Inf Div Co C

Sergeant World War II

Y N Bronze Star, Expert Inf, Combat Inf,

…Theater, Sharpshooter; manuscripts, photographs

Bostleman Fred W. Army 1943-1946 Army Air Corps-Troop Garrison Comma

Sergeant World War II

N N American Victory-Good Conduct

Autobiography, "Reflections", photograph

Boyd Charles R. Army 1942-1946 70th In. Div., Field Artillery BTN

Captain World War II

N N American Theater, European

con't from 5th row: Field Artillery BTN 882

Boyer Herbert W. Army Air Force

1942-1945 439th Troop Carrier Group

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N 7 Unit citations European Theater; manuscripts, photographs

Brahier Frank Army 1955-1957 3rd Armored Div., Ft. Knox; Yakima

Corporal N/A N N Good Conduct Medal

Brandenburg (Dec'd)

Charles F. Coast Guard

1942-1945 USS Theenim Motor Machinist 2nd Class

World War II

N N American Victory, Pacific Theater w/3

Brenner Robert A. Army Air Force

1940-1945 1st Materiel Squadron

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N European Theater Ribbons, Good

manuscript

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesBridenbaugh (Dec'd)

Richard Army 1942-1945 7th Division Press Corps

Sergeant 1st Class

World War II

? ? Bronze Star, Good Conduct, American

Interview by Bea Bridenbaugh

Brimacombe John G. Army 1942-1945 320th Infantry Reg't, 35th Div.

Corporal World War II

N N American Theater, WWII Victory, EAME,

Bristol William A. Army 1967-1970 11th Armored Cavalry

Captain Vietnam Y N Silver Star, Bronze Star w/"V" Device,

Record of retirement

Brooks William Navy 1944-1946 Great Lakes Naval Hospital

Lieutenant World War II

N N American Theater, Victory Medal

interview transcript

Brown Beverly F. Army 1978-1982 Fort Knox Co. A USAARMC TRADOC

Specialist IV (E4)

N N Army Service Ribbon

Brown Michael O. (Father)

Navy 1982-1998 Chaplain Corps Commander O5

Lebanon War

N N Meritous Service, Navy Commendation,

Brown Willis E. Jr.

Army 1943-1945 World War II

N N European Theater, Good Conduct,

Interview by Valerie Hendricks (Brown)

Bryant Robert Navy 1943-1946 LST 117, USS Taladega (APA 208)

Electricians Mate 3rd cla

World War II

N N Victory-Asiatic w/2 battle stars, liberation

Bryant William C. Army 1941-1945 3rd 370th Combat 92nd division

S/Sergeant World War II

N N CIB, Am.Natl. Defense Service Medal,

photo, rolled

Bundschuh Leo R. Army Air Corps

1943-1945 5th A/F 22nd Bomb Grp., 2nd Sqdn.

Staff Seargeant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/3 Oal Leaf Clusters,

…Philippine Liberation w/1 Bronze Star, Victory Medal, Good Conduct; Honorable Discharge papers

Burkhart John Coast Guard

1942-1946 DE 386 Dstryer Escort (USS Savage)

Gunner's Mate 1st Class

World War II

N N EAME Ribbon, Pacific Theater,

interview transcript

Burton John L. Army 1943-1946 1271st Combat Eng. BN Co. B

Private First Class

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Rifle marksman,

Busch Robert W. Navy 1943-1946 LST 851 Boatswain Mate 2nd Class

World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific Units w/ 3 battle stars,

Busdicker Donald Army 1943-1946 87th Inf. Div, 312th Combat Eng.

Corporal T4 World War II

N N European Theator w/3 Bronze Stars,

Butler (Dec'd)

Frank R. Army 1942-1945 41st Cav Recon Squad 11th Arm Div

Corporal World War II

Y N Ardennes-(?), European Theater

3d Army; obituary

Butler (Dec'd)

Kathleen Army Nurse Corps

1943-1945 32nd General Hospital, 104th Genera

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N European Theater Ribbon

obituary

Byersmith Louis A. Army 1943-1946 443rd Troop Carrier Group

Sergeant World War II

N N Bronze Star-Asiatic-Pacific W/2 Bronze

Asiatic - Pacific Theater

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesCallahan Donald Air Force 1950-1953 19th Bomb Group,

30th Bomb SqdnAirman 1st class

Korea N N Korean Service, UN Service, Air

Canard Harvy C. Marine Corps

1944-1946 5th Div I Co 3d BTN 28th Marines

Corporal World War II

N N Presidential Unit Citation w/Bronze Star,

manuscripts

Canfield Dan Army 1942-1946 320th ENG BN, C Co., 95th Inf. Div

Private World War II

Y N Purple Heart;Good Conduct;Am.

Carpenter (Dec'd)

Karlene A. WAVES 1944-1952 Hospital Corps Pharmacist Mate 2nd Class

World War II, Korea

N N Service Ribbon obituary

Carr John D. Army 1964-1984 First ? Division Sergeant 1st Class

Vietnam N N Theater Ribbons,Good Conduct, Joint

Carr Richard H. Navy 1944-1946 USS John Rodgers (DD-574)

Fireman 1st class

World War II

N N American Area, Asiatic/Pacific

Carter Joseph Army 1945-1951 4th Army Div., 10th Corp. Korea

Corporal WWII & Korea

N N Meritorious Service Award-Korea, Good

Cartledge William Marine Corps

1948-1952 Baker Co, 1st BTN 7Re6t 1st Div.

Corporal Korea Y N Purple Heart,Good Conduct,

Casey Timothy Navy 1967-1970 Seabees (CB) Petty Officer 2nd Class

Vietnam N N National Defense, Vietnam

Cesear John J. Army 1943-1946 127th AAA Gun Btn. Mobile

Technician 4th Grade - Sergeant

World War II

N N Good Conduct, American Theater,

Chamberlin James B. US Coast Guard

1943-1946 U.S. Army Freight/Supply (FS315)

Radioman, 2nd class

World War ll

N N American Victory, Philippine

Chapman Frank Navy 1942-1946 CVE96 Salanua-CVE77 Marcus Island

Lieutenant J.6

World War II

N N 3 Battle Stars, 3 Air Medals, Distinguished

Chapman Walter 1942-1945 H Co., 334th 84th Div.

Sergeant World War II

N N Bronze Star, American Campaign

…3 Bronze Stars

Child Earl T. Navy 1940-1945 Line Officer-Destroyers

Commander World War II

N N Theater Ribbons, Battle Ribbons (13)

Pacific Theater; manuscript; Pearl Harbor

Christopher Jack Army Air Corps

1943-1945 73rd Bomb Wing, 499th Bomb Group 88

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/3 Oak Leaf Clusters,

Churchill Walter A. Marine Corps

1947-1977 C Company 1st BN 7th Reg

E9 Master Gunnery

Korea N N 3 Presidential Unit Citations, Korean Service

photographs

Clark Harry W. Army 1944-1966 8th Infantry Div. E8 Master Sergeant

World War II, Korea

N N European Theater Ribbons,

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesClaus Thomas Naval

Reserves1944-1946 USS Montpelier CL

57Fireman 1st Class

World War II

N N Victory, American Theater-

Clees Donald J. Army Air Corps

1943-1945 20th Air Force 73rd Bomb Wing…

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Distinguished Flying Cross, Airmedal w/4

…497th Bomb Group 871st Squadron; Victory Medal; manuscripts, photographs

Clegg William H. Navy 1944-1953 Captain World War II, Korea

N N American Campaign, WWII Victory,

photographs

Clegg (Dec'd)

Pauline R. Navy Nurse Corps

1945-1953 Lieutenant World War II, Korea

N N Interterview re-done with Willaim Clegg on 12/5/14; docs added to existing file on 1/20/15

Coffey (Dec'd)

James R. Army 1918 Sergeant World War I N N World's oldest living Rotarian

newspaper article/oldest living Rotarian in the world; photos

Cole Eddie Army 1943-1946 92nd Railhead QM Sergeant World War II

N N Philippine Liberation w/Bronze Star,

Colley John R. Navy 1980-1986 USS Carl Vinson E-6 N N Sea Service Ribbon w/2 stars, Good

Collins Ollie Army Air Corps

1943-1946 13th Air Force, 11th Airdrome Sqdn

Private First Class

World War II

N Philippine Liberation w/Bronze

Conklin Gordon Merchant Marine

1943-1946 Captain World War II

N N Atlantic & Pacific War Zone w/ 3 stars

Cook Ryland W. Army 1944-1946 100th Inf. Div. 399th Regiment

Private 1st Class

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Bronze Star, American

European Theater

Cooley Carl D. Army 1943-1946 26th Inf. Div. 101 Inf. Regt, 3rd B

Private First Class

World War II

Y N Purple Heart, American Campaign,

Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Expert Rifleman w/Bronze Star, WWII Victory, Combat Infant

Cooper Claude N. Army 1943-1946 4003 QM Trucking Co.

Corporal World War II

N N Good Conduct, European Theater w/4

Cope Robinson Army Air Corps

1943-1946 10th Weather Squadron

Corporal World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific w/3 stars, American

Cordova (Dec'd)

Carlos Army 1943-1945 1st Inf. Div. 18th Regiment

Private 1st Class

World War II

Y N Purple heart, Good Conduct, Battle Ribbon

also Combat Infantry Badge; manuscripts; born in Ecuador; D-Day; photo; obituary

Cousino Glenn O. Army 1956-1958 31st Inf, 7th Div & 8th Army

Private First Class

Korean War N N 1st interview conducted 11/29/10; 2nd interview conducted 7/28/11

Cowher Thomas A. Navy 1950-1952 Hospital Corpsman Hospitalman Korea N N Good Conduct, Korean Govt. Medals

Cox Kenneth E.

Marine Corps

1948-1952 1st Marine Reg/t, 1st Marine Div.

Sergeant Korean N N National Defense, ROK Korean

Photographs, Honorable Discharge

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesCox Robert L. Army Air

Corps1942-1946 8th Fighter Group Sergeant

MajorWorld War II

N N 3 Bronze Battle Stars, Good Conduct,

manuscripts (poetry)

Crist Clarence L.

Navy 1943-1949 P.T. Boat Squads #2, 3, & 27

Ships Cook 3rd Class

World War II

N N Philippine Liberation, Asiatic/Pacific

news clipping

Cromly Charles L. Navy 1942-1945 US Mobile Hospital #5, #7

Lieutenant Senior Grade

World, War II, Korea

N N Theater Ribbons

also served from 1950-1952

Crook Richard H. Jr.

Navy (Reserves)

1942-1965 Patrol Craft PC553-Anti Submarine

Captain World War II

N N Theater Medals, American

manuscripts

Cross (Dec'd)

Arthur J. Navy 1942-1946 5th Fleet Lieutenant World War II

N N manuscripts

Crothers (Dec'd)

Kenneth T. Army Air Force

1942-1945 42nd Bmbdmnt SQDN (H) of 11th Group

Sergeant World War II

N N Good Conduct, Asiatic-Pacific w/6 Stars,

manuscripts; obituaries, letter from Bud Fisher re: Crothers's passing

Cukierski (Dec'd)

Alexander Navy 1942-1946 USS Marcus Island CVE77

Av. Ord. Man 1st Class

World War II

N N Air Medal, 5 Battle Stars

obituary

Cybulski Frank Navy 1942-1945 PT Boats 702 & Tender LST

Gunners Mate 3rd Class

World War II

N N Victory Medal, E/A/ME Campaign w/ 1

also served on USS Portunuse

Cytrynowicz Alex Army Air Corps

1943-1945 20th Air Force 9th Bomb Grp 5th Sqd

Sergeant World War II

N N Good Conduct, Presidential Unit Citation,

Daley Edward Army 1943-1946 813th Ordnance Base Depot Co.

Sergeant World War II

N N European Theater, Good Conduct,

Damschroder

Edwin F. Navy (Reserves)

1942-1945 1st Battalion Naval Aviation Cadet

World War II

N N photographs

Danyko Andrew Army Air Corps

1944-1945 2nd Lieutenant

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Marksman, American

Dark Frank Army 1945-1948 Graves Registration, Okinawa,

Sergeant N N Army of occupation w/ Japan, WWII

Darr Robert Marine Corps

1950-1954 5th Regt. 1st BN, Motor Transport C

Sergeant E4 Korea N N Korean Service w/2 Battle Stars, United

newspaper article, "Visitors Put Faces on Veterans Day" (11/09/11)

Dashbach James M. Air Force 1955-1957 7331 st. Technical Training Wing

Lt. Colonel Korea N N

Dauer Christopher D.

Air Force 1987-1991 3245th Security Police Squadron

E4 Sergeant Gulf War N N Kuwait Medal, National Defense, Good

Outstanding Unit, 2 SW Asia Battle Stars

Davenport William R. Navy 1942-1945 LST493-LST498-LCI218-Drew #6

Hospital Apprentice First

World War II

? ? American Area, European-

manuscripts

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesDavis Curtis W.

Jr.Navy 1942-1946 USS Ittala (?)

ADA130Ensign World War

IIN N Victory Ribbon,

American Theater,

Davis David Army 1964-1967 5th Artillery, 1st Inf. Div.

Captain Vietnam War

N N Air Metal/Theater Ribbons/Vietna

Davis James S. Jr.

Navy 1959-1963 USS Dahlgren DLG12(43)

Petty Officer 2nd Class

Vietnam, Cuban MC

N N photographs

Davis Joel C. Army 1951-1953 772 MP BN Corporal Korea N N Commendation Ribbon, Theater

manuscripts; helped build orphanages in Korea

Davison William F. Army 1943-1945 82nd Airborne & 204th Semi-Auto BTN

Private First Class

World War II

Y N Purple Heart, Theater Ribbons w/4

Jump Wings

Dean Roger Navy 1944-1945 USS Indiana Fireman 1st Class

World War II

N N Good Conduct interview transcript

DeAngelis Eugene Army 1944-1946 11th Airborne Division

Private 1st Class

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Sharpshooter, Asiatic-Pacific,

manuscripts

Deardurff William H. Navy (Reserves)

1942-1945 USS Wyoming, USS SC1272 Sub Chaser

Quartermaster 1st Class

World War II

N N Atlantic Campaign, Good Conduct,

DeBrosse Herman R. Army 1950-1952 24th Division, 21st Regiment

Corporal Korea N N Combat Infantry Badge w/3 Battle

photographs

Debth James Army Air Corps

1943-1945 452nd Bomb Grp, 728th SQDN, 8th Air Force

Tech Sergeant

World War II

Y N Purple Heart, EAME Medal w/2 Bronze

. . .Air Force Medal

Delaney (Dec'd)

Guy E. Army 1943-1946 96th Chemical Mortar BN

Sergeant World War II

? N American Victory, European

map of veterans through Europe, description of mortar used by veteran(?); obituary

DeMars Melvin Marine Corps

1971-2000 Colonel Various N N Silver Star;Legion of Merit;Air

Dennis Frank Army 1944-1946 5th Army, 3rd Inf. Div.

Private First Class

World War II

Y N European Campaign, Purple Heart,

Dickson Alvin K. Army 1942-1945 11th Armored Division

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N Bronze Star manuscripts, photographs; Battle of the Bulge

Dietering Daniel Army 1962-1965 3rd Armored Division Private First Class

Vietnam N N Good Conduct, Sharp Shooter

Disbrow Francis E Army 1941-1945 85th Division, Heavy Weapons

Private 1st Class

World War II

N N 2 Purple Hearts, Bronze Star, Theater

Disher Gerald H. Marine Corps

1942-1945 4th Defense Unit Corporal World War II

N N Good Conduct, Battle Star, Solomon

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesDishong (Dec'd)

Harold S. Army 1941-1945 Coast Artillery-Field Artillery

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N American Defense, American

obituary

Dittman Jack Army Air Force

1942-1946 Technical Training Command AAFTTC

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Americn Theater Ribbon, Good

Dixon William A. Army Air Force

1942-1945 11th USAF Corporal World War II

N N Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon, Good

Downs (Dec'd)

Milo H. Jr. Navy 1940-1975 3d, 5th, 6th Fleet Master Chief PettyOfficer

WWII, Korea, Vietnam

N N American and Pacific Theater Ribbons,

obituary

Drabik (Dec'd)

Alex A. Army 1942-1945 9th Armored Division Sergeant World War II

Y N Purple Hearts, theater Ribbons,

interview with Rita Wilson; manuscripts; photographs; news clippings; Bud Fisher letters; article in "Bend of the River"

Dreeze Harold Army Air Corps

1942-1946 73rd Bombardment Wing

Sergeant World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific w/ 3 Battle Stars, Good

Dresser Josephine Auxiliary Territorial Service

1943-1946 Royal Army Service Corps

Private World War II

N N

Drzewiecki Richard D. Navy (Reserves)

1951-1953 Seabees (construction BTN)

Construction Electrician

Korean War N N TBA Active 1951-1953; inactive 1950-1958; photo album

Dunbar Larry J. Army 1966-1968 9th Inf. Div., 5th Mechanized Div.

Sergeant E5 Vietnam Y N Purple Heart, Campaign Ribbons

Duncan Clifford R. Army 1942-1945 540th Eng. Bat. (Engineer Corps)

1st Lieutenant

World War II

Y N Purple Heart, European Theater

Dunipace Elizabeth M.

Army 1942-1945 38th Field Hospital Captain World War II

N N Asian/Pacific Theater w/2 Bronze Stars,

Dunzweiler Bruce C. Army 1969-1971 334th Armed Helicopter 3/17 Air Cav

E5 Spec 5 Vietnam N N Good Conduct, National Defense

Dyer John R. Navy (Reserves)

1944-1946 USS Hornet Signalman 1st Class

World War II

N N Asiatic-Pacific, American Area, Victory

Dziabas Leonard Army 1942-1946 88th Inf. Div. 351st Reg. Co H

Staff Sergeant

World War II

Y N Purple Heart,

Ebersole Dale Jr. Air Force 1961-1965 578th Strategic Missile Squadron

1st Lieutenant

Cuban Missile Crisis

N N Cold War & Vietnam Era; manuscripts

Eckel Corey Army, Air National Guard

1980-1988(?)

2/5 Artillery 180th Air Nat'l Guard

1st Lieutenant

Gulf War, etc.

N N Army Achievement Medals (3),

Report of Separation and Record of Service (photocopy)

Eckert Richard H. Navy 1946-1976 USS Lexington, Patrol SQDN 42-46-1

Captain Vietnam and Korea

N N Air Medals, Theater Ribbons

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesEdgington (Dec'd)

Maurice J. Navy 1943-1946 USS Resident Hayes APA 20

Machinist Mate 2nd Class

World War II

N N Victory, American Area Campaign,

…w/3 Bronze Stars; manuscript; obituary

Edler Paul G. Army 1943-1946 63rd Div. 253 Infantry Reg't

Staff Sergeant

World War II

? ? American Theater, European

Presidential Unit Citation, European Occupation, Sharpshooter Badge, Combat Infantry Badge

Edwards (Dec'd)

Donovan Army 1943-1945 351st Bombgroup Tech Sergeant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/4 oak leaf clusters;Am.

obituary

Ehrhardt Clarence A.

Army Air Corps

1942-1945 Training Command Sergeant World War II

N N American Theater, Good Conduct,

Elfring Marian G. Navy 1944-1946 WAVES Radioman 3d Class, V-10

World War II

N N American Area Campaign Medal, WWII

interviewed with Lake Erie WAVES

Ellenberger Walter E. Army 1943-1944 No Assignment Sergeant World War II

N N American Victory, American

Elliott Elbert O. Marine Corps

1942-1946 6th Marine Div. 29 Regiment

Sergeant World War II

N N Theater Ribbons w/ 1 Battle Star

Elson Richard F. Navy 1942-1946 USS Cabot-Aircraft Carrier

Machinist-1st class

World War II

N N Victory Medal-Asiatic-Pacific, Good Conduct

Pacific Theater

Emrick (Dec'd)

George W. Army 1942-1945 4000th AAF Base Unit

Private 1st Class

World War II

N N Asia-Pacific Ribbon w/ 1 Bronze Star,

obituary

Erd Francis W. Army 1943-1946 66th Infantry Div. 264th Regiment

Private 1st Class

World War II

Y N Combat Infantry Badge, Purple Heart

Erdy Paul L. Air Force 1952-1956 Far East Air Force Command 6000th S

A1P Korea N N Good Conduct, Korean Theater

Eversole Eugene F. Army 1943-1971 Artillery Captain WW II-Korea-Vietnam

N N Bronze Star/w Oak Leaf, Army

Fackelman Edward L. Army 1941-1945 Ohio 37th Div 148th INF Reg.

Corporal World War II

N N Combat INF Badge, Bronze Star, Pacific

Farnham Valden Army 1942-1946 258th Combat Engineer BN

Corporal World War II

N N American Theater, European

undated manuscript, "The Crossing of a River"

Feldbauer Sara H. Navy 1966-1969 WAVES Yeoman First Class

Vietnam N N National Defense Medal, Good

interviewed with Lake Erie Waves; also served 1978-1996

Ferguson Wayne L. Army (Medical Corps)

1941-1945 30th Infantry Division Private 1st Class

World War II

Y N Combat Medical Badge

manuscripts, finals

Fillmore Harold J. Navy 1943-1946 Liberty Ship Eliphalet Nott

Seaman 1st Class

World War II

N N American Campaign, European/Afric

Blade article, "Oak Harbor veteran is among 15 inducted to Ohio Hall of Fame"

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesFisher Andrew J. Army 1917-1919 26th Engineer

Regiment/AEFPrivate 1st Class

World War I N N unknown manuscripts and photographs

Fisher Andrew L. Army 1951-1953 11th AAA BN AW SP Corporal Korea N N

Fisher (Dec'd)

John B. Navy Air Corps

1942-1951 U.S.S. Boise Ensign World War II

N N American Victory, Pacific Theater, 3

letter from Bud Fisher re: John Fisher's passing

Fiske Iris M. WAAF (London)

1940-1945 N/A ACW-1 World War II

N N N/A Manuscript w/ photos (photocopied)

Flack George E. Navy 1942-1946 Medical Branch S/N 2442331

Pharmacist Mate 2nd Class

World War II

N N Pacific Theater, American

Flack (Dec'd) Marjorie J. USMCWR (Marine Corps

1943-1945 7th Regiment #751602

Corporal World War II

N N photographs

Flick Albert G. Army Air Corps

1942-1945 96th Squadron, 82 Fighter Group

Sergeant World War II

N N ETO (13 Stars), Bronze Star, Good

Folk George K. Army 1940-1945 Co. L, 18th Inf. Regt. 1st Inf. Div

Captain World War II

Y N 3 Purple Hearts, 3 Silver Stars, 1 DSC

manuscripts, photographs

Ford Kevin T. Navy 1980-2003 USS Iowa BB-61 E-6 Petty Officer 1st Class

Bosnia, Libya…

N N Good Conduct, Nat'l Defense, Kosovo,

…also served in Panama, Desert Storm, and 9/11

Ford Richard E. Army Air Corps

1942-1945 310th Bomb Group 379th SQDN 12th AF

Captain World War II

N N Theater Ribbons, Air Medal w/ 9

Forgione Joseph G. Army 1942-1946 777th MP BN COA Tech Sergeant

World War II

N N American Campaign, Good Conduct,

Fought (Dec'd)

David E. Army 1943-1945 1st Infantry Div. Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N 2 Bronze Stars, Unit Citation, 5

manuscript, "Living with Heroes"; obitiuary

Fox (Dec'd) John Navy 1944-1945 Advance Base Const Depot

Seaman 1st Class

World War II

N N Asiatic-Pacific Medal, American

Newspaper article, "WWII vet marks 102 years"; obituary

Frankforther (Dec'd)

Leroy A. Army 1943-1946 24th Div, 34th Reg't, 3rd Btn M Co

Sergeant World War II

N N Bronze Star, Good Conduct, Pres Unit

also WW II Victory, Combat Infantry Badge, Philippine Liberation w/2 Bronze Stars

Frautschi (Dec'd)

Russell A. Army Air Force

1942-1945 8th AirForce 381 BombGroup 532 SQDN

Tech Sergeant

World War II

Y Y Purple Heart, Air Medal w/ cluster, POW

manuscripts; obituary

Freeland Anna E. Navy WAVES

1943-1945 Pharmacist Mate 3d Class

World War II

N N American Campaign Ribbon, WWII

Freeman (Dec'd)

Vernon G. Air Force 1942-1946 305th Air Service Group

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N American Theater Ribbon,

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesFrench Edwin R. Army 1942-1945 5th Armor Div 772

Tank Battn Co CT-5 World War

IIN N Good Conduct,

WWII Victory Medal, E/A/ME

French Scott T. Coast Guard

1940-1946 USS Hunter-Ligget, USS Albireo AK90

Chief Machinist Mate

World War II

N N American Theater-Pacific Theater w/3

Fromme Ludwig H. Army 1942-1945 3d Army HQ 26th Inf. Div.

Tech Sergeant

World War II

N N European/African/Meddle Eastern

manuscripts

Frushour Stephen Army 1964-1998 1st BN 27th Field Artillery

Indiana National Guard

Vietnam Y N Legion of Merit, Bronze Star w/valor, 2

manuscript

Frybarger (Dec'd)

Raymond J.

Marine Corps

1940-1942 Co. G, 2nd Bn., 5th Marines

Private First Class

World War II

Y N American Defense, WWII Victory

obituary

Fuller Robert E. Army 1951-1954 2nd Inf. Div. 23 Regt. Private First Class

Korea N N Dorea Service/3 Battle Stars,

Honorable Discharge Paper

Fulshaw Walter R. Merchant Marine

1942-1945 SS Marymar, SS Exchester, SS Clinch

Master/Lt. Commander

World War II

N N MM Ribbons, American Theater,

Battle, etc.; manuscript

Gabriel Gary E. Air Force 1950-1953 Office/Special Investigations (OSI)

1st Lieutenant

Korea N N Good Conduct, Victory Medal

Gafeney Clarence H. Jr.

Navy 1968-1972 USS Constellation (CVA-64)

Seaman Vietnam N N manuscripts

Gaige Violet M. Army 2 CPL's Army, 1 CPL Air F

World War II

Y N

Gallagher Clarence Marine Corps

1943-1946 Amphibious Unit Corporal World War II

? ? Asiatic-Pacific Theater, American

Garner

Garner Oscar Army Medical Corps

1943-1946 408 Medical Collecting Co.

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Japan Occupation, Good Conduct,

Garwacki David J. Navy 1943-1946 USS Y0164 Signalman 3rd Class

World War II

N N Victory Medal, Asiatic/Pacific theatre,

Geckler Dale Army 1942-1945 81st Chem Mortar Bn CPL Tech World War II

Y N Good Conduct Ribbon, ETO W/5 Battle

Gee (Dec'd) LaMont E. Army 1943-1945 988th Eng.TreadeayBridgeCo.7thCorps

Private 1st Class

World War II

Y N Purple Heart, Silver Battle Star

manuscripts; Memorial Day speech, 2012; newspaper articles, May & June 2012

Gehling George C. Army Air Corps

1943-1946 548th Bomb Sqdn, 385th Bomb Group

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Air Medal, Good Conduct, American

photos (2, copies); Honorable Discharge papers (copies); manuscript (copies), CD interview ('88)

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesGeoffrion Earl J. Army 1942-1945 507th Infantry, 82nd

AirborneCorporal World War

IIY N France Legion

of Honor

George Joel F. Army 1964-1966 129th Ordinance Co. C of C

Spec. 4th Class

Vietnam N N Good Conduct, Vietnam Service

manuscripts, photographs

Gibson Laurel E. Jr.

Army Air Force

1942-1946 15th Air Force 348 Bomb SQDN

Lt. Colonel World War II

Y Y Theater Ribbons, Air Medal, Purple

Gibson Novarro Air Force/Natl.Guard

1952,55,68 19th Comm. Coast Sq. 180th ANG

MSGT Master Sergeant

Korea,Vietnam,Desert

N N Nat'l. Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct,

Air Force Outstanding Unit and MCO PME Graduate RBN, AF Training RBN, Longevity SVS & RBN, 4 DEV.

Gignac Paul Army 1942-1945 1st/3rd/15th Army Serv Co 386th Infantry

Sergeant World War II

N N Victory, American Theater,

Gilbert (Dec'd)

James E. Navy 1940-1945 USS MacDonough Captain World War II

N N Silver Star, Bronze Star, WWII Victory,

Naval Reserve, Philippine Liberation, Navy Occupation; manuscripts; photos; obituary

Gilbert (Dec'd)

Robert S. Army Air Corps

1943-1946 3rd Photo Reconnaissance

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N American Victory-Theater Ribbon-Good

Pacific Theater; obituary

Gilgenback Gerald W. Army 1944-1946 69th Inf. Div. & 533 Ordinance Depo

Corporal (T5) World War II

N N Combat Infantry Badge, European

manuscripts

Gillan Francis J. Marine Corps

1943-1945 6th Marine Div A14 Corporal World War II

Y N Purple Heart, Asiatic/Pacific Theater

Gillespie Harold Army 1943-1945 87th Div. 346th Service Co.

Corporal T5 World War II

N N Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star,

Diary of Travels

Gilley Jerry D. Marine Corps

1968-1973 1st Marine Div., 2nd Battalion

E4 Vietnam N N Navy Achievement Medal

1 printed photo + 10 photos on DVD of veteran

Gilmore Gordon L. Army 1945-1946 Div. Of Mil. Euro. Civ. Affairs Co.

Sergeant 1st Class

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Meritorious Unit Award,

manuscripts, photographs

Gilmore (nee Tate)

Nancy E. WAVES 1942-1944 US Navy Dept. Yeoman 2nd Class

World War II

N N

Gittins III Cass I. Army 1968-???? Alpha Co. 1 Bn 5th Cavalry Div.

1st Liutenant Vietnam Y N Combat Infantry Badge, Parachute

Glore Kenneth L. Army 1942-1945 83rd Infantry Div. Sergeant World War II

N N Bronze Star, Good Conduct, American

Combat Infantry Badge; interview by Regina M. Glore; manuscripts, photographs

Goddess Samuel L. Navy 1942-1946 PT 194, Torpedo Boat Sqdn. 12

N/A World War II

N N N/A

Goolsby (Dec'd)

Eugene Marine Corps

1943-1946 11th Ammo Company Quartermaster Cor

Private First Class

World War II

N N Pacific Theater, Marksman,

Golden Web Award Winner, 2001-2002; A Step Back in Time - Montford Point Photo Album; obituary

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesGosses Gordon W. Army 1971-1972 101 Airborne/1st-12

CavalrySP4 Vietnam N N National

Defense Service,

. . .Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star

Gosses Menno Army 1943-1946 General Hosp., 310th Tech IV World War II

N N Area Theater Ribbon, American

Gouvier (Dec'd)

Edward Navy 1943-1947 DE153 USS Reuben James

Captain World War II

N N Victory Medal-Naval Reserve;Ameri

obituary

Grace Willie F. Army 1965-1968 18th Inf. 1st Div., Rangers 1st Div

Sgt. E5 Vietnam Y N Good Conduct, Purple Heart, Congressional

Grainger Glen W. Jr.

Army Air Force

1941-1952 Air Transport Command

2nd Lieutenant

World War II

N N Air Medal, China War Memorial

Reserves 1945-1952; photographs

Granata Charles Coast Guard

1942-1946 Gunner's Mate 3C

World War II

N N See interview: Ohio Veterans' Home

Graves (Dec'd)

Robert J. Army 1942-1945 3rd & 12th Armored Private First Class

World War II

N N European Theater w/4 Battle Stars,

. . .Combat Infantry Badge; obituary

Green Bethel R. Jr.

Air Force 1976-1980 2101 Communication Squadron

Sergeant Cold War N N Air Force Commendation Medal, Good

Green Irving A. Army Air Force

1943-1946 99th Fighter & 477 Bomber Group

Sergeant World War II

N N American Victory, American

newpaper, The Truth, Nov. 6, 2002

Green (Dec'd)

George W. Sr.

Navy 1940-1945 7th Fleet USS Utah Cunners Mate 1st Class

World War II

N N Asiatic Pacific Theater, European

manuscripts; obituary

Greenler Robert J. Army Air Force

1944-1945 3505th AAFBU PFC/Aviation Cadet

World War II

N N American Victory, American

Gressler Victor A. Navy 1943-1946 MS Sommelsdijk Seaman 1st Class

World War II

Y Y American Victory, Asiatic/Pacific-

Gribble Glen R. Army 1951-1953 2nd Div. 9th Rgt. 1st Btn. Med.

Corporal Korea N N Good Conduct, Nat'l Defense, Korean SVC

Griffin John G. Army 1954-1956 29th Tank Batallion HQ Platoon

SP3 Korea N N National Defense Service, Good

Griffith (Dec'd)

Donald M. Marine Corps

1945-1954 F Co, 2nd BN, 5th Reg, 1st Mar. Div

Staff Sergeant

Korea Y Y Purple Heart, POW Medal, Asiatic-Pacific,

w/3 Battle Stars

Grime Luverne C. Air Force 1943-1945 286th Sqdn 505th Bomb Group

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N WW II Victory, Oak Leaf Clusters,

Grimm Fred C. Army 1969-1971 39th Combat Eng. Co. B

Specialist 4th Class

Vietnam Y N Purple Heart, Theater Ribbons

manuscripts

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesGrimm Lawrence

W.Navy '43-51;'46 Hospital Corps Pharm Mate

2nd classWWII, Korea

N N

Grohnke (nee Briggs)

Mary Nurse Corps

1942-1946 Cadet Nurse World War II

N N

Grothouse Arthur Army Air Force

1941-1945 494th Bomb Group Tech Sergeant

World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific Theater w/ 7 stars,

Gula George Army 1943-1946 Air Transport Command

Private First Class

World War II

N N EAME, World War II Victory, Good Conduct

Haas Robert H. Army 1944-1946 11th Airborne Div 127th AB Engineer

Staff Sergeant

World War II

Y N Good Conduct, Asiatic-Pacific Theater w/1

Philippine Liberation (1 star), Airborne Wings

Haddad Fred Army,Navy,Air Force

1945-1954 Army, Navy Reserve, Air Force

Corporal;Seaman;Sergeant

World War II & Korea

N N Occupaation WWII Victory Marksman;Kore

Hadl Clyde F. Army 1942-1945 95th INF Div. 377th Regt. Co D

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Bronze Star, Good Conduct, European

…Combat Infantry, European Campaign w/ 3 Battle Stars

Halicek Joseph M. Army 1943-1946 302 Inf. Reg. 94th Div.

Sergeant World War II

Y N Purple Heart, African/ European

Hamilton Clenastine WACS 1951-1954 HQ DET STA COM 8030th AU

Corporal Korean War N N Good Conduct, Korean Service, UN

Hammer Albert Army Air Force

1943-19?? 402nd HQ SQDN (some parts illegible

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Eiropean-African-Middle Eastern

Hanna Robert N. Naval 1942-1946 Commander World War II

N N Naval Reserve Medal, Armed Forces

Reserves from 1946-1983; manuscripts

Hansen (Dec'd)

Richard W.

Army 1942-1945 PFC World War II

N N 2 Purple Hearts, European

obituary

Harbaugh Theodore H.

Navy and Marine Corps

1942-1950 1st Marine Division Major World War II

N N Theater Ribbons, Commendation

manuscripts

Hardesty Robert H. Navy 1944-1946 USS Upham destroyer escort

Petty Officer 3rd class

World War II

N N Victory Medal

Harnist William A. Army 1943-1946 3rd Army, 3909 QM Truck Co.

Captain World War II

N N Bronze Star, French Croix de Guerre, 5

manuscripts

Harris (Dec'd)

John E. Defense Contractor

N/A N/A N/A World War II

N N 3-E Award for Manufacturing Excellence,

Interview conducted with Mrs. Helen Harris Iossi

Harton James W. Army Air Force

1957-1963 Military Police Computer Technician

Staff Sergeant US Air For

Berlin Wall/Cuban Mi

N N National Defense Service Medal

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesHassen Robert F. Marines 1948-1952 1st Marine Div.

Ordinance BNCorporal Korea Y N Purple Heart,

Good Conduct, Theater

Hassenzahl (Dec'd)

Albert M. Army 1942-1945 101st Airborne Div. Captain World War II

Y N Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, 4 Purple

news article; obituary

Hausman Carlton "Cotty"

Army (?) 1953-1945 Co.L 168th Reg't 34th Div.

Private First Class

World War II

Y N American Victory, EAME, w/4 Bronze

Hayes Frank Army 1942-1945 Corporal World War II

Y N Purple Heart See interview: Ohio Veterans' Home

Haynes Kenneth H.

Army 1943-1945 Co-A 143d 36th Div. Tech-Corp World War II

Y N Purple Heart

Hays James, L. Marine Corps

1949-1953 2nd Batt. 1st Marines, 1st Div.

Sergeant Korea N N United Nations, Korean Service w/ 1 Battle

Hazel Gerald V. Navy/Naval Reserves

1952-1975 USS Boxer, etc. Captain Korean War N N National Defense, Korean

interview transcript

Healey Jack E. Army 1941-1945 864th Anti-Aircraft Battalion

Staff Sergeant

World War II

Y N American Defense Service

. . .6 Overseas Service Bars; Hon. Discharge & Report of Separation (copies); news clippings; etc.

Heffner Dale E. Army 1944-1946 HQ & HQ Replacement CommandAFWESP

Technician Fourth Grade

World War II

N N Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon,

manuscripts

Heiny Joseph H. Army 1950-1952 1st Cavalry, 7th CAV RGT HQ&HQ Co.

Staff Sergeant

Korean War N N Korean Service w/4 Stars, Japanese

Heissenbuttel

Edward E. Army 1940-1945 94th Division, 3rd Army

Sergeant World War II

N N European Theater, American

article in Perrysburg Messenger Journal

Heller Ernest R. Navy 1950-1954 USS Columbus CA74

Mach Rprman 1st Class MRI

Korea N N National Defense Medal

Henning, Jr. Richard Marine Corps

1952-1954 1st & 5th Marine Div. Corporal Korea N N National Defense Service,

Henschel William C. III

Marine Corps

1967-1969 1 Marine Div. Lance Corporal

Vietnam Y N Bronze Star, Purple Heart

See interview: Ohio Veterans' Home

Hertzfeld Martin P. Army Air Force

1943-1945 451st Bomb Group CPL World War II

N N Discharge Papers, pictures

Hicks Chester F. Army Air Force/Air Force/Air

1942-1945 5th Air Force 2nd Lieutenant

World War II

N N

Higgins Arthur Army 1942-1946 69th Div., 272nd Reg't.

Private 1st Class

World War II

N N N/A

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesHill Lloyd J. Army 1951-1953 Army Chemical

CorpsPrivate First Class

Korea N N National Defense Service Medal,

Hinds John W. Army 1948-1953 235th Field Art. Observation BN

1st Lieutenant

Korea N N Bronze Star, Theater Ribbons

See folder: Deed of Gift

Hintz Robert Army Hospital

1943-1945 US Army Hospital Ship - Thistle

Corporal World War II

N N Bronze Star-Good Conduct-European

European Theater; booklet for Hospital Ship Thistle reunion, 1998

Hoen Ralph Army Air Force

1942-???? 491st Bomb Group 8th Group

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/5 Oak Leaf Clusters,

Hoffman Joseph I. Army 1945-1946 484th Transporting Corps

Private First Class

World War II

N N Asian/Pacific Theater Ribbon, Victory

. . .Rifleman Sharpshooter Badge

Hoffman Peter Army Air Corps

1941-1945 457th Bomb Group Captain World War II

N N Bronze Star, Theater Ribbons, Good

manuscripts

Holmes Arthur J. Army Air Corps

1943-1946 Air Corps Maintenance Officer

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N American Victory, European

Holton (Dec'd)

Charles Army Air Force

1943-1945 20th Air Force-497th Bomb Group

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/4 clusters, Distinguished

photo; obituary

Horne Taylor Navy 1941-1954 MotorTorpedo Bt SQDN-Mil. Air Trans

Staff Sergeant

World War II, Korea

N N Good Conduct, Purple Heart, American

Horton, Jr. Charles B. Army Air Force

1943-1945 20th Air Force, 497th Bomb Group

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/ 4 ?, American Victory,

Hough Robert E. Marine Corps

1940-1945 6th Div. Platoon Sergeant

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Purple Heart

Houser Robert Navy 1943-1946 Amphibious Forces LCI 870

Lieutenant Junior Grade

World War II

N N 2 Battlestars, Pacific Theater Battlestar

Houston (Dec'd)

Francis C. Army Air Force

1943-1945 8th Air Force 486th Bmb Group 834th

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/ Cluster

manuscripts; obituary

Howard Edward T. Army 1942-1946 394th Infantry Corporal T-5 World War II

N N American Campaign, Good Conduct,

Eastern Campaign w/3 Bronze Stars

Hrynciw Michael Army Air Corps

1943-1945 56th Signal Aircraft Warning BN

Sergeant World War II

N N European medals, WWII w/5 Bronze

See interview: Ohio Veterans' Home

Hubbard Wayne L. Army 1942-1945 HQ Troop, 112th Cavalry

Sergeant World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific Theater w/4 Bronze Stars,

Huber (Dec'd)

Jane C. Army 1943-1945 Women's Army Corps (WAC)

Sergeant World War II

N N Good Conduct, American Victory

obituary

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesHufford Earl R. Army 1951-1953 Medical Corps 11th

Evac. HospitalPrivate 1st Class

Korea N N Good Conduct, United Nations, Inchon Battle

photographs

Huhn Richard Army 1944-1945 563 Ordinance Hm Tank 1st & 7th Arm

T5 World War II

N N Good Conduct, Duropean Theater, 3

Hulbert (Dec'd)

Howard Navy World War II

Y N died in the war; interview by Mary Wharram

Hunt Richard C. Navy 1942-1945 NAS Barbers Point USNR AMM 3/c

World War II

N N ?

Hunt Warren E. Army 1967-1968 Co. A 121st Signal Battalion 1st In

SP 4 Vietnam N N Army Comedation Medal,

Hutchinson Audrey Navy WAVES

1944-1946 Yeoman 2nd Class

World War II

N N

Hutchinson Raymond M.

Royal Candian Air Force

1943-1946 419 Repair & Salvage Unit

Leading Aircrafts Man

World War II

? ? Volunteer Medal, Defense

poem (date unknown)

Hyland James W. Army Air Force

1943-1946 8th Air Force 1st Lieutenant

World War II

Y Y Purple Heart, Air Medal w/5 clusters, POW

manuscripts

Isenstein Ralph Army Air Force

1943-1945 734th AAF Base Unit Sergeant World War II

N N American Theater, Good Conduct,

Isley John L. Navy 1963-1964 Explosive Ordnance Disposal

E-7 Chief Petty Officer

Vietnam N N Theater Ribbons

also 1973-1989

Jackson Francis/Reginald

Army 1942- 37th Div. Lt. Colonel World War II & Korea

Y N

Janes Robert L. Army 1965-1972 188th A.H.C., 9th Infantry Div.

Lt. Colonel Vietnam N N Nat'l Defense, Vietnam SVG w/Palm, Viet.

…Bronze Star, Valorous Unit Award

Janicki Richard A. Army 1951-1953 630th Light Equip. Combat Eng. Co.

PFC Korea N N Good Conduct, Korean Service,

Jarecki (Dec'd)

James Army 1941-1945 65th Combat Eng./ 25th Div.

Corporal World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific w/3 Bronze Stars,

obituary

Jenkins Warren Navy 1945-1946 CVE 93 Windron Bay Seaman 1st Class

World War II

N N Asiatic-Pacific, American Theater, Victory

Jensen Lawrence O.

Navy 1943-1946 USS Pocono AGC 16

Disbursing Storekeeper

World War II

N N Pacific Theater, American

Jibilian (Dec'd)

Arthur Navy 1943-1945 Office of Strategic Services (OSS)

SP (X) 1C, radioman

World War II

N N Silver Star, Theater Ribbons

manuscripts; newspaper clippings (includes obituary?)

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesJirasek (Dec'd)

Norbert Air Force 1939-1957 N/A Master Sergeant

World War II

? Y American Defense w/Bronze Star,

. . .American Defense; honorable discharge papers w/accompanying correspondence; interview conducted with Thomas Haas

Johann (Dec'd)

Harold Army 1942-1945 63 Infantry Regiment, 6th Division

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N None

Johnson Leslie E. Navy 1943-1946 USS Pirate 3rd Class Petty Officer*

World War II

N N Victory-Asiatic/Pacific campaign w/ 2

Johnson Robert Navy 1944-1946 USS Laffey Seaman 1st Class

World War II

? N Pacific Theater w/ 2 Battle Stars,

Johnson William L. Navy 1957-1963 USS Adirondack Petty Officer 2nd Class

Korea N N N/A

Johnson III Arthur Army Air Force

1942-1946(?)

Air Transport Command, Ferrying Group

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Victory Medal, Good Conduct, American

Jones Denman R.

Army 1963-1996 50th Medical Co. (CLR)

Colonel Vietnam N N

Jones (Dec'd)

Herbert W. Army 1943-1945 92nd Infantry Div., 365th Regiment

PVT World War II

N N Good Conduct, American Theater,

Blade article, "Buffalo Soldier Tells His Story"; obituary

Joseph Louis C. Army 1956-1962 77th Special Forces Group

Sergeant Vietnam N N Parachutist Badge, Expert Marksman

Juergens Robert B. Navy 1943-1946 16th NCB, 126th NCB

Lt. Senior Grade

WWII, Korea

N N American Theater, Asiatic w/

manuscripts, photographs

Jurowski Alphonse Navy 1942-1945 USS Adair APA 91 Shipfitter 1st class

World War II

N N Victory Ribbon, American Aera Ribbon,

diary, no date

Justen Charles J. Army Air Corps

1942-1945 324th Sqdn 91st Bomb Group 8th AF

Tech Sergeant

World War II

N N EAME w/1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct,

Kaiser Robert Marine Corps

2001-2005 HQ Battalion, 1st Marine Div.

Corporal Iraq N N National Defense, Good Conduct;

Kaminski Nathan M. Army & National Guard

1998-2001 216th Eng BTN E5 Sergeant Iraq N N Theater Ribbons, Good Conduct,

Karg Reginald Army 1969-1971 BTYC 1st BN 92nd Artillery

E5 Vietnam Y N Nat'l Defense, Vietnam Campaign

Kazmaier Allen Navy 1942-1945 VPB-102 Squad, B-24 Pilot

Lieutenant World War II

N N Pacific Theater Veteran says he would have had more medals but the person responsible for awarding them never did so

Kean Amanda R.

Army 1999-2003 704th Div Support BN B Co

E4 Specialist Iraq N N Good Conduct manuscript, photograph

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesKean Norman

E. Jr.Army 1997-2003 15th Forward

Support BNSpecialist E4 Iraq and

BosniaN N Army

Achievement, Army

2 terms, 1997-2001 and 2003; manuscript, photograph

Keefe Ralph Navy 1947-1951 U.S.S. Gen. Geo Randall Paiis, U.S.

Electricians Mate 3rd Cla

Koran War N N Navy Occupation - Korean

Kehres Charles Navy Air Force

1942-1945 Fleet Airship Wing 31, Airship Squadron 33

Aircraft Rigger 2nd Class

World War II

N N WW II Victory, American Theater, Good

interview was conducted 4/22/16; interview in entry below conducted 1/10/08 by a different interviewer

Kehres Charles J. Navy 1942-1945 Fleet Airship 31, Airship Squad 33

Airship Rigger Squad 33

World War II

N N WW II Victory Medal, American

Keil Howard J. Army Air Corps

1942-1945 465th Bomb Group, 780th Bomb Sqdn

Tech Sergeant

World War II

N ? Air Medal w/Oak Leaf Cluster, EAME

Kelb Lowell W. Army Air Force

1942-1945 406th Fighter Group, 17th Fight WNG

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Croix de Guerre from France &

Good Conduct, Sharpshooter, American Victory, European Occupation; manuscripts, photographs

Keller Philip J. Army 1959-1963 Service Battery, 2nd Howitzer Bn 28

Spec. 5 Class Vietnam and ETO

N N Good Conduct Metal and Expert

manuscript, Letter of Appreciation, Discharge papers

Keller William A. Army 1942-1946 45th Div. 179th Reg. Co. C

Private First Class

World War II

N N Combat Infantry, Good Conduct,

2 interviews/folders; manuscripts, photographs

Kennedy Grace Women's Army Corps

1943-1945 WAC Signal Operation Detachment

T4 Sergeant World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific Theatre w/2 Bronze Stars,

WAAC Service Medal, WW II Victory, Good Conduct, 2 Overseas Service Bars

Kessinger (Dec'd)

Charles E. Navy 1940-1946 U.S.S. Pennsylvania BB38

Yeoman 1st Class

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Pacific Theator,

obituary

Kimball Charles Navy 1967-1971 Naval Support, Binh Thuy Com 6th fl

Petty Officer, 3rd Class

Vietnam N N Vietnam Defense, Good Conduct, Unit

King Chester Army 1953-1958 50th Field Art. T-4 (SPEC 4) N N Good Conduct, German Occup,

King William D. Navy 1944-1946 LST 1030 Carpenters Mate 3rd Class

World War II

Y N N/A

King* Bill Marine Corps

1948-1952 1st Marine Division Sergeant Korean War N N Korean Service Medal w/1 star, Good Conduct

transcript of interview; *= materials sent to LOC?

Kinsel Richard E. Navy 1942-1945 Lieutenant J.6

World War II

N N American Victory, American/Pacifi

discharge papers

Kirby Albert H. Army 1968-1971 25th Inf. Div. 4/23 Sergeant Vietnam N N National Defense, Vietnam

…leaf Cluster; manuscripts, photograph

Kirk (Dec'd) Donald F. Navy (Reserves)

1942-1946 USS Tyrrell (aka 80) Lieutenant World War II

N N Theater Ribbons

obituary

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesKish Laurence

E.Army 1952-1954 40th Inf. Div. 223 Inf

RegMaster Sergeant

Korea N N Combat Infantry Badge, Korean Service

Korean Unit Citation; map

Kjoller John P. Army 1943-1946 534th Eng Boat & Shore Reg 4th Spec

Sergeant World War II

N N Pacific Theater and Campaign Ribbons

cont. Special Brigade Company F; manuscripts, photographs

Klapp Kasmer Army 1936-1945 1st Armored Div. Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N EAME Theater w/5 Bronze Battle Stars,

manuscripts

Klein Eugene Army 1943-1945 572nd Military Police N/A World War II

N N N/A

Klungler Hugo J. Navy 1962-1982 Submarine Service E8 FTCS/SS Vietnam N N Navy Achievement, Good Conduct,

Knurek* Casimer Marine Corps

1942-1946 N/A Corporal Word War II N N Good Conduct, China Service, Asiatic-Pacific

transcript of interview; *= materials sent to LOC?

Kocinski Frank E. Army 1943-1945 147th Engineers Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Spearhead Troops Medal, 4 Campaign

French Commendation Medal; news articles

Kohn Mary H. Home front United Service Organization

World War II

N N

Koontz Donald J. Army 1941-1945 37th Div, 148 Inf Reg Tech Sergeant

World War II

Y N 2 Silver Stars, 2 Bronze Stars, 2 Purple

deceased (interview by Ernestine Koontz); manuscripts

Kopka (Dec'd)

Frederick Air Force 1943-1946 509th Composite Group

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N WWI Victory,Asiatic Pacific

obituary

Kopp (Dec'd) Charles T. Army 1945-1946 N/A Corporal World War II

N N American Victory, Asiatic/Pacific

Koren Joseph Army 1943-1946 462 Parachute Field Artillery, 503

Private World War II

N N American Theater;Asiatic/Pacific

VHS tape copy to Washington, original sent back to veteran

Kornrumpf Orval Army 1941-1945 802nd Army Eng. Aviation Bn.

Sergeant World War II

N N N & S Pacific Theater Ribbons, Good

manuscripts

Koskinen Arthur K. Marine Corps

1943-1946 3rd Div., 21st Marines HQ. Co.

Corporal World War II

N N Good Conduct-American Victory-

Pacific Theater, Gwam-Iwojima & Tientsin, China

Kowalski (Dec'd)

Leonard Navy 1938-1945 World War II

N N obituary

Krall Raymond Army Air Force

1943-1945 8th Air Force; 91st Bomb Group

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N European Theater w/4 Bronze

citation, honorable discharge papers

Kranz Ray N. Navy 1943-1946 VPB-121 Lieutenant World War II

N N 3 Air Medals, American Campiagn,

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesKrauel Edward L. Navy 1942-1946

& 1950-1951PT 190 Torpedo Boat Sqdn. 12

Petty Officer 2nd Class

World War II, Korea

N N Good Conduct, American Defense,

…American Victory Medal; 2nd interview w/av recording log sent to LoC 9/16/15

Krell Donald W. Army 1943-1945 3rd Army HQ Corporal World War II

N N Good Conduct, European Theater w/3

manuscripts, photographs

Kruzynski Harry Navy 1943-1945 Armed Guard Seaman 1st Class

World War II

N N Atlantic European, North Africa

Krzewinski Barbara Navy 1967-1986 Nurse Corps Lieutenant Commander

Vietnam N N Theater Ribbons, Navy Unit Citation

manuscripts

Kuehn William V. Army Air Force

1946-1949 5th Air Force (Pacific)

Tech. Sergeant

World War II

N N photograph

Kuhlman Dale H. Navy 1942-1946 Armed Guard Officer Commander World War II, Korea

N N Theater Ribbons

Kunar Edward G. Army 1943-1946 RR Transportions Corps

S-Sgt. World War II

N N Eruopean Theater w/5 Stars, Good

Kunisch William A. Army 1942-1945 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Corporal World War II

Y N Asiatic/Pacific w/2 Bronze Stars,

Kunkle Robert N. Navy 1944-1947 PT Boat Squadron Special Artificer of D…

World War II

N N Theater Ribbons, Good Conduct

cont. devices, SAD 1st Class

Kusina (Dec'd)

Edward J. Marine Corps

1949-1952 1st Marine Division Sergeant Korean War Y N 2 Purple Hearts, Korean Service medal,

obituary

Kwapich Teodore J. Army 1950-1952 189th Medium Artillery

Corporal Korean Conflict

N N N/A

La Scola August F. Marine Corps

1943-1946 3rd Gunnery Sergeant

World War II

N N photographs

Lagenderfer Leonard J. Army 1941-1944 37th Div 148th Infantry Med. Detach

T4 (Sergeant?)

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Pacific Theater,

manuscripts, photographs

Lakatas Gary Army 1970-1974 25th Infantry Artillery Battalion

Lieutenant Vietnam War

N Y Purple Heart, 3 Bronze Stars, Silver Stars

Lamb Parke B. Army Air Force

1943-1945 15th Air force 449th Bomb group

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Air Medal, European Theater,

Lamson Faith WAVES 1943-1945 Aviation Machinist…

World War II

N N American Theater, Hunter College

. . .Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class

Langenderfer Richard Navy 1944-1946 Armed Guard Gunners Mate 3rd class

World War II

N N American Theator, European

Book (copy)

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesLaver Robert J. Navy 1941-1953 USS San Jacinto

CVL 30Lieutenant World War

IIN N Navy

Commendation,Atlantic

Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Citation, American Victory; manuscript

LaVoy Rosemary Navy Waves

1944-1946 Smith College, MA, US Air St. Flori

LT. J.G. World War II

N N American Defense

Lawrence Wendell Air Force 1951-1976 Tactical Air Force Colonel Korea & Vietnam

N N Air Medal;Silver Star;UN;Korean

Layman (Dec'd)

Samuel P. Navy 1944-1945 APC 110 Auxiliary Patrol Craft

Motor Mac. Mte 3rd Class

World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific Theater, American

obituary

Leatherman (Dec'd)

Wayne Army Air Force

1942-1946 14th Air Depot Group Master Sergeant

World War II

Y N American Theater, Asiatic-Pacific

obituary

Leibovitz (Dec'd)

Isadore Army 1941-1945 482nd Repl. Co. 1st Div 261NF Regt

Sergeant World War II

N N American Defense, Distinguished

Good Conduct, Combat Infrantryman Badge; obituary

Leininger Kenneth Army Air Corps

1943-1945 744th Squadron, 456th Bomb Group,

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/3 Oak leaf clusters,

Lemay Richard Army 1967-1971 A Battery, 1st Btn. 44th Artillery

Sergeant (E5)

Vietnam N N President Unit Citation, Vietnam

Lempke Robert A. Army ? -1955 Love Co. 23rd Inf. Reg 2nd Inf div

Sergeant First Class

Korean Conflict

Y N

Lennex Richard Army 1943-1946 Signal Corps 189 Signal Repair Co.

Tech Sgt. World War II

N N Good Conduct, Marksmanship, Am. Victory,

photograph

Levey Eldridge Army N/A 92nd Infantry Div. Signal Co.

PFC World War II

N N WWII Victory, American Theater, Good

Honorable Discharge papers (photocopies)

Levitin Norman A. Army Air Corps

1943-1945 11th Bomb Group, 7th Air Force

Sergeant World War II

N N Air Medal, Good Conduct, WW II Victory,

Levy Glenn E. Navy & Coast Guard

1943-1966 AM101 Harold Minesweeper - APA179..

Chief Electrician E7

WWII, Korea, Vietnam

N N National Defense Service Medal,

American Area, World War II Victory

Lewandowski

Robert J. Navy 1942-1945 USS Requiset, USS Admirable. . .

Motor Machinist 1st Class

World War II

N N Pacific Theater w/ 1 Battle Star, American

also served with Minesweepers

Lewis Franklin D. Marine Corps

1954-1957 3rd Marine Tank Btn. Private First Class

Korea N N Good Conduct, Expert Rifle, Korea Service

Lewis John D. Marine 1970-1973 Vietnam N N

Lewis William S. Navy Seabee

1942-1945 75th Battalion Boson Mate 1st Class

World War II

N N 5 Battle Ribbons

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesLiebnau Alton Army Air

Corps1942-1945 376th Bomb Group

512th SquadronCaptain World War

IIN N European

Theater w/ 5 stars, Air

also Yugoslavian Royal Air Force Navigation ?

Link John R Army 1943-1945 87th Inf. Div. 29th Inf Div

Staff Sergeant

World War II

Y N European with 4 Battle Stars (Normandy,

Purple Heart w/ Oak leaf, Combat Infantry Badge

Lipton Clifford C. Army 1941-1945 101st Airborne 506 PIR

2nd Lieutenant

World War II

Y N 2 Purple Hearts, Bronze Star, Am.

Littlefield Richard E. Army Air Force

1943-1945 8th Air Force 445th & 389th Bomb

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Air Medal (4 stars),

Longenecker Clinton R. Army 1943-1945 81st Chem Mortar BN, 1st & 3rd Army

Private First Class

World War II

N N Good Conduct, European Theater w/5

manuscripts, photographs; newspaper article, Mature Living 5/12

Longly Robert K. Army 1942-1946 87th INF DIV, 347 RGT, K Co.

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N Bronze Star, European Theater,

…Conduct, Combat Infantry Badge

Lowden Roland Army 1967-1972 9th Med. Lab Lt. Colonel RVN, Desert Storm

Y N Slides, pictures

Ludwikoski David Army 1944-1946 96th Div., 382 Reg't (WW II)

Tech Sergeant

WW II, Korea

N N Pacific Theater w/ 2 stars, Philippine

Served in Korea (1950-1953) in the 37th Nat'l Guard; other awards: Good conduct, Bronze Star

Luetke Philip R. Army Air Corps

1944-1947 483rd BombGroup 817th Squadron

S Sgt. World War II

N N Good Conduct Ribbon, Pres. Unit Citation,

Lutz Joseph Army 1942-1945 563rd HM Tank Tech. Sgt. World War II

N N Good Conduct, 3 Bronze Stars (within 10

photographs

Lybell Lynn Navy 1945-1947 Division I - (illegible) Bugler 2nd Class

World War II

N N N/A

MacDonald John F. Navy 1948-1983 Captain (O6) Korea, Vietnam

N N Good Conduct, American Defense

Korea (active), Vietnam (reserves)

MacDonell Harold F. Army 1942-1945 2nd BN HQ 123rd Inf. 33rd Div.

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific w/2 Battle Stars,

Maceacheron

Ray Army 1942-1945 78th Inf. Div, 310th Reg, 2nd Batta

Sergeant World War II

N N Combat Infantry, Badge-EAME

Maddy (Dec'd)

Glen E. Army 1943-1945 347th Inf Reg 87th Div

Private First Class

World War II

Y Y Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Ex-POW

manuscripts, maps, obituary

Mahoney Daniel Navy 1964-1966 Great Lakes Trg. Station; N.C.

Lieutenant Vietnam Era N N NDM

Mallory Robert E. Army Air Force

1943-1945 486th Bomb Group, B-17's

Sergeant World War II

Y N Good Conduct, ETO Ribbon w/2 stars,

photograph

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesMaloney Thomas Navy 1943-1946 HQCo. 27th Reg.

5th Marine Div.Pham-Mate 2nd class

World War II

N N Letter of Commendation USMC, Pacific

Mandell Richard H. Army 1943-1946 16th Major Port Corporal World War II

N N Good Conduct, European Theater,

Mann Milton C. Army 1944-1945 4th Infantry Div. 22nd Reg't, A Co.

Private First Class

World War II

N N European Theater, 2 Bronze Stars,

Manzziotti (Dec'd)

Philip J. Army Air Corps

1942-1945 107th Tac SQ 9th AF 1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/Clusters

obituary

Marinelli John Navy 1942-1946 Naval Aviator Lieutenant JG

World War II

N N American Victory, Good Conduct,

Certificate of Satisfactory Service and Separation from Naval Service

Markin James H. Marine Corps

1964-1968 1st BN 4th Marines, 2nd BN 26th Mar

Corporal E4 Vietnam Y N Purple Heart-President Unit Citation,

Markley Thomas A. Army 1966-1981 983 Eng. & 75th Special Forces

Lt. Colonel Vietnam N N Medal of Honor, Vietnam

Marmar Antoinette M

Navy 1943-1945 WAVES Y2C World War II

N N Good Conduct Medal

interviewed with Lake Erie WAVES

Marok Walter Army 1943-1945 208th Hospital Ship Complement

Corporal World War II

N N European Theater

Marshall Jr. Art Navy 1942-1945 LST Seaman 2nd Class

World War II

N N Unknown

Marti Robert M. Marine Corps

1944-1946 1st Recon Co, HQBN, 1st Marine Div.

Corporal World War II

N N One star Asiatic/Pacific, China/Occupati

Marti William A. Army ? 101st Airborne and 82nd Airborne

Sergeant World War II

N N Good Conduct, Parachutists Wings,

manuscripts; photographs

Mate (Dec'd) Alexander J.

Army 1942-1945 90th Div. 790th Ordnance Light Main

T-3 Sgt. World War II ETO

N N ETO, Good Conduct, Amer. Chaph,

photographs, newspaper clippping; obituary

Matthews Melvin E. Army 1939-1945 6th Inf Div 1st Inf Reg

Tech. Sergeant

World War II

N N Bronze Star manuscripts

Matthews (Dec'd)

John H. Army 1927-1944 1st Div 16th Inf Reg Lt. Colonel World War II

Y N Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross,

…Ribbons, Combat Infantry (interview with Marianne Reassign)

Mayer (O'Rorke)

Jane E. Navy Reserves, Waves

1944-1946 Hospital Corps Pharmacist Mate 3rd Class

World War II

N N American Theater, American

McClain Lena Army 1988-1990 501 Support Battalion A Co.

Private First Class

N N Good Conduct, European Theater,

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesMcGovern John J. Army 1943-1945 Co. B 232nd Inf

42nd DivCorporal World War

IIN Y Combat

Infantry Badge, Bronze Star,

manuscripts

McGrady James H. Army & Air Force

1942-1945 148th Inf reg't 37th Div.

Sergeant World War II

N N Pre-Pearl Harbor, American

also served in Nat'l Guard 1936-1939; 2 articles re: McGrady; photocopy of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty

McKarns William Army Air Corps

1942-1946 Air Transport Command

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N Distinguished Flying Corps;Air

McKenna William C. Navy 1943-1946 U.S.S. Montauk LSV6 & Reserve Aircr

Chief Storekeeper

World War II

N N Great Lakes N.T.C., Naval Air Sta.

McPherson Dean Air Force 1952-1956 Airman 1st Class

Korea N N manuscripts, photographs

McQueary Mason F. Navy 1944-1946 Ship USS Rockaway AVP 29

Lt. Junior Grade

World War II

N N Theater Medals, Good Conduct

Meeker Robert E. Navy 1944-1946 Air Crewman 3rd Class Petty Officer

World War II

N N American Theater Medal, Victory Medal

photographs

Mercurio Thomas M.

Air Force 1969-1973 436 Aerial Port Sqn. Buck Sergeant

Vietnam N N 2 Unit Citations, American

photographs

Mergenthaler Ross Army Air Force

1950-1953 WWII, 20th AirForce, Korea 433rd Tr

Staff Sergeant

WWII & Korea

N N Asiatic Pacific theater w/4 Bronze Stars;

Merritt Alfred Army 1942-1945 234 Army Air Force Unit

Sergeant World War II

N N Good Conduct;American

Michael DeLaurel W.

Navy 1943-1946 Destroyer Mine LayerSeaman First Class

World War II

N N Philippine Liberation, Asia/Pacific

Michelson Erro A. Army Air Force

1942-1945 8th Air Force 92nd Bomb Group 326th

Captain World War II

Y N Purple Heart, Air Medal w/6 Oak Leaf,

Distinguished Flying Cross w/5 Oak Leaf w/clusters, French Croix De Guerre, airplane pictures/news

Mick Francis Navy 1948-1952 U.S. Naval Hospital, Chelsea, MA

2nd Class Petty Officer

Korea N N Good Conduct, American Theater

Mickelson Erro (Mike)

Army Air Corps

1942-1945 8th Air Force, 92nd Bomb Group. . .

Captain World War II

Y N European/ African/Mid Eastern

. . .326th Sqadron; Distinguished Unit Citation, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Croix de Guerre

Mierzejewski Stephen Navy 1961-1965 USS Searcher Radar Man 2nd Class ES

Vietnam Era N N

Mihalko (Dec'd)

Alex Navy & Flying Tigers

1927-1957 2nd Fighter SQDN Lieutenant World War II

N N Chinese Legion of Merit,

interview by Mitzi Georgie; manuscripts, photograph; obituary(?)

Miles Verna B. Home front World War II

N N photo

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesMiller Franklin B. U.S. Naval

Air1942-1946 CASU 2 Carrier

Aircraft Servce UnitAircraft Mechanic 2 Class

World War II

N N American Theater, Pacific

"FBM Navy Notes": personal diary of Miller written July 27, 1942-January 9, 1946

Miller Raymond J.

Navy 1942-1946 Patrol Air Service #111

AMM 2C World War II

N N Good Conduct, Victory Medal, American

Millington (Dec'd)

Donald J. Marine Corps

1951-1953 1ST Marine Div. 1st Regt Fox Co.

Sergeant Korea Y N Purple Heart, Combat Action, Good

Korean SVC w/2 Bronze Stars, Korean unit Citation, United Nations SVC Korea War SVC Medal Marksman

Mills (Dec'd) Robert W. Army Air Corps

1942-1946 3036th AAF Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N American Theater, Good Conduct, WW

Separation Qualification Record (2), Honorable Discharge papers; obituary

Minnett John L. Navy 1935-1945 USS Louisville Petty Officer First Class

World War II

N N Pacific Theater Ribbon, American

Mislan John R. Army (?) 1942-1945 10th Mountain Div 2nd BN Co H

1st Sergeant World War II

N N Bronze Star manuscripts

Mitchell Albert Army (Air Corps)

1943-1945 15th Air Force Tech Sergeant

World War II

N N European Theater, Am. Victory-Air

newspaper clippings

Mohler Terence Army 1951-1953 623 rd. Artillery 10th Corps

Corporal Korea Y N Korean Service Medal w/2 bronze stars;

Molitoris, Jr. John Army 1943-1946 Anti-Aircraft Artillery Sergeant World War II

N N American Defense, Good Conduct,

Monaghan Thomas G.

Naval Reserve

1942-1946 YMS 338 & YMS 66 Mine Sweepers

1st Class Motor Machinist

World War II

N N American Theater, Pacfic Theater,

Monroe Lawrence F.

Army 1943-1946 86th Infantry, 3BN, COM

Sergeant World War II

Y N Good Conduct, E70 Medal w/3 stars, Purple

. . .S.P. Ribbon, European Victory Ribbon

Mooney Don J. Marine Corps

1948-1951 1 Bn 7th Reg 1st Div Corporal Korea Y N Purple Heart, Combat Action, Unit

Republic of Korea, United Nations; manuscript

Moore Raymond Air Force 1960-1964 4044 Support Group Airman First Class E4

N N Good Conduct Medal-Unit Citation

Moore Robert E. Army 1966-1971 155th Assault Helicopter Co.

E-5 Vietnam N N Vietnam Service, American

Moran Kenneth B.

Navy 1941-1945 Ship Fitter 2nd Class

World War II

N N Medals for Battle and South Pacific

See interview: Ohio Veterans' Home

Morr Marion L. Army 1943-1946 HQ Btry 15th Corps Artillery

Corporal T5 World War II

N N EAME w/4 Bronze Stars, Victory Medal,

Munger William D. Army 1942-1945 Corps of Engineering, Aviation BN

Captain World War II

N N European Theater w/ 5 campaign

memoir regarding time spent in Belgium 1944 (date of memoir unknown)

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesMurray Joseph E. Army Air

Corps1943-1944 27th Troop Carrier

Sqdn 14th A.F.1st Lieutenant

World War II

Y N Theater Ribbons, American

Mussell Ralph E. Marine Corps

1967-1969 I 3-7 1st Marine Div. HQ & HQ

Corporal E-4 Vietnam N N Nat'l Def. Service Medal, Combat Action

DD 214 discharge form

Myers Ivan C. Army 1945 511th Parachute Regt.

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Asiatic Campaign

Myers Jack H. Navy 1945-1946 USS AFD-8, USS Diphda aka 59

Motor Machinist 3rd class

World War II

N N Victory Medal, American Theater,

Myers Robyn A. Army Women Corps

1944-1945 1560th Service Command Unit

TEC 5 World War II

N N Good Conduct Ribbon

Naumann Charles Navy 1967-1971 Seabees (CB) Seaman E3 Vietnam N N National Defense-Vietnam

Navarre George W. Army Air Corps

1943-1945 8th Air Force 351st Bomb Group 508

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N European Theater, Air Medal w/5

Nazar Edwin L. Army 1942-1946 10th Mt. Div., 87th Reg't G Co.

Sergeant World War II

N N Good Conduct, European Theater w/3

Nearhood Horace F. Army 1943-1945 164th Inf Reg America Div

Private First Class

World War II

N N Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Combat

…Liberation, Good Conduct

Nedveski Frank C. Army 1942-1945 75th Inf. Div. Sergeant World War II

N N European Theater w/Battle Stars,

Neill Albert J. Air Force 1943-1945 5th Air Force Corporal World War II

N N Sharpshooter, Pacific Theater,

Neumeyer Edward J. Army 1966-1968 363rd Transportation Corp,87th Tran

Corporal E4 Vietnam N N National Defense, Vietnam

Newbold Robert T. Army 1969-1998 101 st. Airborne Sergeant Major

Vietnam,Desert Storm

N N 2 Army Commendation,Vietnam

Newman Glenn Navy 1944-1946 US Connolly N/A World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific w/2 stars, Victory Medal,

Newman Leonard Army 1945-1946 1st Cavalry Div., 123rd Regiment

Private First Class

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Occupation Medal (Japan)

Newnham Gary C. Army 1971-1973 570 Artillery Group Sp/4 N N Distinguished Graduate, USAAGS PMS

manuscripts

Nichols Charles E. Navy 1942-1965 N/A Chief Quartermaster/2nd Officer

World War II

N N American Theater, Pacific

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesNissen William G. Army 1943-1946 66th Inf Div. Corporal World War

IIN N American

Theater, European

Nitkiewicz Tadeusz Army (Polish)

1942-1949 Polish 2nd corps, 31st Medical Co.

Sergeant World War II

? Y Pol: Bronze Cross of Merit w/Swords,

. . .Italy Star, Defence Medal, manuscripts (see file for details)

Noethen Donald Navy 1951-1955 APA 152 2nd Class Gunners Mate

Korean War N N Europan Occupation; Good Conduct

Norton Randal L. Army 1966-1969 575th Engr. BN 2nd BN 77th ARTY

Specialist E5 Vietnam N N NDSM, VSM, VCM, Good Conduct Medal

manuscripts

Nowakowski Thomas Army Air Force

1942-1946 20th AirForce 497th Bomb Group

1st Lientenant

World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific, Am. Victory, Presidental

photographs and journal

Noward Laurence B.

Army 1942-1946 83rd Infantry Division Master Sergeant

World War II

N N European Theater w/ 2 Battle Stars,

"Not My Best 3 1/2 Years": unpublished manuscript (1999)

Nowotka (Dec'd)

John Jr. Marine Corps

1943-1945 5th Div F Battery 2nd BN

Corporal World War II

? N Battalion Silver Star, Theater Ribbons

photo, obituary

O'Keefe Robert E. Marine Corps

1951-1952 Baker Co. 7th Marines

Corporal Korea Y N Purple Heart, Korean Service w/1 Cluster,

Olah Jerry L. Army N/A 362nd Combat. . . Specialist E5 Vietnam N N Nat'l Defense, Vietnam, Campaign,

…served in 537th Personnel Svcs Co. of 362nd Combat Eng.

Orlowski Casimer Marine Corps

1943-1946 3rd Div., 1BN, 9th Marine "C" Co.

Corporal World War II

Y N Purple Heart, Presidential Citation,

O'Rourke Richard G. Army Air Force

1941-1945 455 Bomb Group, 323 Squadron

Captain World War II

N N 12 Air Medals, Distinguished Flying Cross,

Oster Scott Army 1943-45 2nd Battalion-517th P.I.R.

Private World War II

N N Good Conduct,American

Ott (Dec'd) Raymond L.

Navy 1950-1954 USS Catamount LSD #17

Seaman Korean War N N Nat'l Defense, Korean Service Medal w/3

interviewee: Carole Colboth; Report of Separation doc.; USS Catamount info; photos (2); misc. docs.

Pakulski John S. Naval Reserve

1944-1946 USS Trinity Aux Oiler 13

Seaman First Class

World War II

N N World War II Victory, American

Palmer William J. Army 1934-1945 1st Eng. Spec. AC Brigade

Master Sergeant

World War II

N N Bronze Star, American Campaign,

. . .Asiatic/Pacific theater w/4 Battle Stars, WW II Victory, Gov't/Philippines

Pannenberg Heinz G. Army (German)

1942-1947 12th Grenadiers 578 Regiment

Sergeant World War II

Y Y

Pardy John Army 1941-1945 4142 nd Qtr. Mstr. Serv. Corp w/5th

Sergeant World War II

N N Bronze Star (2), Arrow Head, Croix de

North American Defense, Asian Defense, Good Conduct, Marksman, Publication, The Landing Beaches

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesParker Mary Jane WAAC/WA

C? 23rd Hospital Co.,

(illegible)Corporal World War

IIN N Good Conduct photograph (current)

Parrish John E. Army Medical Corps

1951-1953 Sergeant E5 Korea N N Japanese Occupation, Korean War

Parrott Roger S. Army Air Corps

1942-1945 493rd Sqd 7th Bomb Group

First Lieutenant

World War II

N N DFC, Air Medals, China War Medal

manuscripts, photographs; also in Reserves as Captain from after October 1945

Parry (Dec'd) Raymond E.

Navy 1943-1946 LSM21 Seagoing Landing Craft

Lieutenant J.G.

World War II

N N Am. Victory, Asiatic/Pacific, Philippine

obituary

Paul Burchel C. Army 1943-1946 70th Division 3rd Army Col 276th

Sergeant World War II

Y N American Theater, European

"Trailblazer" (magazine) article; newspaper article, 1945; Honorable Discharge papers; photo (copy)

Peake James Army Air Corps

1943-1945 14th Airforce Air Transport Command

Sergeant World War II

N N Good Conduct, CBI Theater, Presidential

Pedee (Dec'd)

Lawrence A.

Army 1941-1945 18th Engineers Corporal World War II

N N manuscripts, obituary

Peppers (Dec'd)

Frederick E.

Navy 1936-1957 USS West Virginia, Bittern, & Finch

Signal Man Chief

WW II, Korea

? Y China Service, POW, Bronze Star, Philippine

Asiatic/Pacific Theater, Japanese Occupation, American Defense, Good Conduct (see file for others)

Perch (Dec'd)

Elsie F. Army Nurse Corps

1942-1945 105th Station Hospital

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N Theater Ribbons with Bronze Star

manuscripts; photos; news clipping; obituaries (2)

Perry Richard R. Army 1943-1946 G Co. 255th Reg 63rd Div

Sergeant World War II

Y N Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Theater

Petersen (Dec'd)

Peter Navy (German)

1942-1945 Submarines Obergefrieter (Petty Off)

World War II

N N Iron Cross, Submarine Clasp

obituary

Petrarca Ralph A. Army Air Corps

1942-1945 West Master Sergeant

World War II

N N American Theater, Good Conduct,

photograph

Pfleghaar John A. Marine Corps

1943-1946 1st Marine Division Corporal World War II

Y N Unit Citations

Piriczky (Dec'd)

Richard Air Force 1949-1959 3rd. Bomb Wing, 18th Fighter Bomber

Corporal Airman 2nd Class

Korea N N Korean Service Medal, Korean Bronze SVC

obituary

Poich Rodger Naval Air Corps

1942-1945 VF 104 Ensign World War II

N N War Training School, Cleveland, OH,

Poore Charles W.

Navy Reserves

1945-1987 VR732 Squadron Avation Machinists 1st c.

WWII, Korea, Vietnam

N N American Theater, WWII Victory, Am.

Pospisil (Dec'd)

William J. Army 1944-1946 Corps of Engineers Private World War II

N N EAME w/3 Bronze Stars, Ardennes,

article, "War Stories"; obituary

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesPotter John W. Army 1942-1946 95th Inf Div. 26th Inf

Div 180th…Captain World War

IIN N Bronze (Star?),

American Campaign,

…Field Art. BN

Potts Melvin J. Navy 1941-1945 VF 34 Lieutenant Senior Grade

World War II

N N American Theater, Asia/Pacific

…Medal w/1 Gold Star; manuscripts, photographs

Prater (Dec'd)

Lyman S. Navy 1942-1954 Lt. Commander

World War II, Korea

N N Theater Ribbons w/ Star, Naval

two phases: 1942-1945 and 1945-1954; obituary

Pratt Douglas Army 1953-1955 199th Ordnance Detachment

Corporal Korea ? ? American Defense, Good Conduct

Inactive for 6 years

Primisch Robert Navy/Air Force

'45/46,56/ Sub Chason PC 579-ARS29 Salvage Shi

S/Sgt. WWII, Korea,Vietnam

N N Asiatic/Pacific, Am Victory, Japan

Served Navy, 1945-1946, Air Force, 1952-1973

Protsman Donald Air Force 1942-1948 9th Air Force 2nd Lieutenant

World War II

N N European Theater, American

Proudfoot Donald Army 1951-1953 40th Div. 140th Tank BN.

Corporal Korea N N Korean Service Medal w/3 Bronze Stars,

discharge papers

Provenzano Joseph A. Army Medical Corps

1945-1947 Hospital Train Unit Captain World War II

N N American Theater, Victory-Unit

Provonsha William W. Army Air Corps

1942-1945 8th Air Force Staff Sergeant

World War II

N Y Distinguished Plying Cross w/Cluster, Air

Quilter Timothy Navy 1967-1969 USS Neosho (AO-143)

Intelligence Specialist 1st Class E6

Vietnam N N Army Achievement, Navy

interview transcript

Rajner Richard Army 1966-1971 76th Eng.Bn, 610th MTCE Bn, HQ & HQ

Sergeant T5 Korea & Vietnam

Y N 2-3 Bronze Stars;Air Medal,Purple

Military Records, photographs, e-mail info.

Rakestraw Donald L. Army Air Corps

1942-1945 92nd Bomb Grp 327 Sqdn 8th Air For

Tech Sergeant

World War II

N ? Distinguished Flying Cross, European

WW II Victory, Marksman

Rapp Alexander C.

Navy 1942-1945 Sqdn. VT5-Yorkstown

Lieutenant J.G.

World War II

N N Air Medal W.4 Bronze Stars, Pacific/America

Rasi (Dec'd) Alex Army 1941-1945 34th Div 168 Inf Reg Private World War II

N Y Theater Ribbons, POW Ribbon

photograph; obituary

Rasmusson Floyd M. Army Air Corps

1940-1945 9th Bomb Group Master Sergeant

World War II

N N Amer. Defense, Ribbon, Good

Rasmusson Norman J. Army 1943-1945 315th Engineers, 90th & 1303rd Div.

T5 Corporal World War II

N N Good Conduct, EAME w/5 Bronze Stars,

Reeder Rawls M. Navy 1942-1962 Submarine Service E-7 Chief Petty Officer

World War II

N N American Defense, Good Conduct,

manuscripts

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesReichart Duane Navy 1944-1946 USS LCT Group 40

Flotilla 14Quartermaster 3rd Class

World War II

N N American Area, Asiatic Pacific, WWII

Reifert Robert J. Army 1942-1946 64th Military (Group?)

T-4 World War II

N N Theater Ribbons, Good Conduct

deceased; interview by Janet Reifert; manuscripts

Reiger Franklin Army 1942-1945 L. Co. 133 Inf. Reg. 34th Division

Sergeant World War II

N N Combat Inf. Badge, European

Reiser Alfred Army 1950-1952 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Di

Corporal Korea N N Koran Service Medal, Bronze Star, Combat

Reitzel James R. Army Air Corps

1943-1945 312th Fighter Control Sqdn (file)

Corporal World War II

N N European Theater w/ 5 Bronze Stars,

Repka John M. Army 1942-1946 77th Div 7th AAA (Air?) BN

Tech Sergeant

World War II

N N Theater Ribbons, Good Conduct

Repp John Air Force 1944,46,50 2nd Emergency Sqdrn.

S/Sgt. WWII & Korean Confli

N N American Theater, Pilippine

20th Air Force Manual, Raft Book, pictures, discharge papers

Repp Victor Army Air Corps

1943-1945 20th Air Force, 500th Bomb Group

Tech Sergeant

World War II

N N 2 Battle Stars, Asiatic/Pacific, Victory, Air-

Reynolds Richard Army 1968-1970 1st Reg. of 327 Bn. Artillery

E4 Sergeant Vietnam Y N Vietnam Cross, Purple Heart, Vietnam

Richard James J. Merchant Marine, Coast

1942-1946 N/A Boatswain World War II

N N Merchant Marine Emblem

Ricker Robert F. Army Air Force

1942-1945 9th Air Force 433 Signal Corps

Master Sergeant

World War II

N N Good Conduct, EAME Service Medal w/5

Rink Thomas W.

Army 1945-1947 51 Comstabulary T/5 World War II

N N Good Conduct, ETO Ribbon, German

Rinkowski (Dec'd)

George M. (Rev.)

Army Air Corps

1945-1956 Major World War II, Korea

N N Theater Ribbons

obituary

Risk Marion A. Navy & Marine Corps

1942-1955 Naval Av. Cadet, Marine Air Grp 23

Captain World War II, Korea?

N N Theater Ribbons, Good Conduct

Robbins Morris J. Army N/A 95th Infantry Div. Corporal World War II

N N E/A/ME Service Medal, 2 Battle Stars,

also served with 170th Field artillery

Robel Richard Navy 1943-1945 USS San Diego Gunners Mate 3rd Class

World War II

N N Asiatic-Pacific, 7 Battle Ribbons

interview by Phyllis Robel; manuscript

Roberts Harry E. Navy 1943-1946 USS Marsh DE699 Seaman 1st Class

World War II

N N Europen Theater w/Battle

News Articles on Pacific Islands

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesRockwood John Navy 1944-1945 145th Battalion

SeabeesLieutenant World War

IIN N letters only in Canaday Ctr.

Rogers Ralph D. Navy 1942-1946 LST 267 Chief Quartermaster

World War II

N N Theater Ribbons

manuscripts

Rohr Frank L. Air Force 1942-1945 1020th AAFBU Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Europoen/African Theater w/5 Bronze Stars,

Romaker Robert F. Marine Corps

1943-1946 5th Div., 13th Reg't, 2nd BN HQ SVC

Corporal World War II

N N Pacific Theater w/ Bronze Star, American

photos; Blade article, May 29, 2012

Rose (Dec'd) James A. Army 1943-1946 42nd Div 242nd Regt Medic

Private First Class

World War II

N N Good Conduct, American Campaign,

Occupation, Bronze Star w/Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Medic Badge; manuscripts(VHS & CDs); obituary

Rosebrook Andrew Army Air Force

1944-1945 15th Air Force Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N European Theater, Good Conduct, Air

Rosenberger Duane E. Army 1964-1966 4th Infantry Division E-4 N N

Ross Washington D.

Army Air Corps

1942-1947 332 Fighter Group 302nd Fighter SQD

Lieutenant Colonel

World War II

N N Air Medal, European Theater,

Stationed at Tuskegee Army Air Base

Rossbach John B. Army 1950-1952 9th Regiment 2nd Division

Private First Class

Korean War Y N Purple Heart, Bronze Star

interview transcript

Rossbach (Dec'd)

Stanley J. Merchant Marine

1943-1946 SS (?) Carolina 2nd Cook and Baker

World War II

N N Atlantic, Pacific, Mediterranean

obituary

Roth Frederick J.

Navy 1942-1946 USS Chepatet Fleet Oiler World War II

N N Theater Ribbons w/3 stars,

Rupli Walter Army Air Corps

1943-1946 various bases(?); see bio info form

2nd Lieutenant

World War II

N N American Defense, Good Conduct

Russell Lawrence H.

Army Air Force

1943-1945 20th Air Force, 73rd Bomb Wing

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Good Conduct, Asiatic/Pacific Theater, WWII

Rutter Thomas Navy 1942-1945 US Navy Fire/controlman

World War II

N N WWII Victory Medal, American

Ryan James T. Army Air Corps

1942-1945 8th Air Force-389th Bombardment Grp

1st Lieutenant-Navigator

World War II

N Y Air Medal w/2 Oak Leaf Clusters, POW

printed photo of veteran's B-24 after crashing in Sweden

Sarsfield Patrick Marine Corps

1990-1996 1st Battalion 2nd Marines

Sergeant Desert Shield/Storm

N N National Defense, Meritorious

Schafer John M. Marine Corps

1943-1945 7th Anti-Aircraft Defense

Private First Class

World War II

N N WWII Victory, American Defense, Am.

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesSchatz George H. Army N/A N/A N/A World War

II? ? FROM MARCY KAPTUR; CONTAINS MAPS, HON. DISCHARGE DOC.,

& WRITTEN ACCOUNT OF WAR EXPERIENCE ONLY

Schauweker (Dec'd)

Waldo A. Air Force 1940-19?1 5th Air Force, 43rd Bomb Group

Lt. General World War II

N N Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal,

obituary

Schell (Ded'c)

Raymond G.

Navy 1943-1946 USS Tennessee Seaman First Class

World War II

N N Pacific Theater w/13 Battle Stars, Am

obituary

Scheller Heinz K. Army 1941-1945 750th Eng Heavy Shop Co.

Captain World War II

N N Good Conduct, European Theater

Schifford Allen Army 1940-1945 148th Inf Regt 37tgh Div HQ 2nd Btn

Tech Sergeant

World War II

N N Unit Citation, Good Conduct, Asiatic-Pacific

Schlagheck Vernon Army Air Force

1942-1946 1250th Army Air Force Base Unit

Corporal World War II

Y N Amer. Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater

Biography page by daughter, newspaper, photographs and CD of photos

Schmertz Margaret G.

Army 1943-1944 598th Med. Hosp Ship Pltn

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N American Theater, SE Asian Theater

Schmoldt Edward Army 1944-1945 42nd Rainbow Division

Buck Sergeant

World War II

Y N Army of Occupation Medal, Austria

Schnee William Army Air Force

1943-1945 99th Bomb Group, 347 Squ., 15th Air

Staff Sergeant

World War II

Y N EAME Theater, Air Medal w/3

Schriner Edward Navy Air Force

1950-1964 V734 & VR732 & VR731

1st class Petty Officer

Korea, Vietnam

N N

Schulman Harry P. Army 1946-48,51 Supply Team 98 Qt. Master SVC, I Co

PFC Korean War N N WWII Victory, Army of Occupation

Schulte Earl F. Army 1942-1945 94th Inf Div 3rd Army (medic)

T-4 Sergeant World War II

Y N Purple Heart, Silver Star, Theater

Schultz Leonard Navy 1943-1946 Flotilla 18 & USS Fargo

Gunners Mate 3rd Class

World War II

N N American Area, European

Schumacher Walter W. Navy 1943-1947 Light Cruiser USS Omaha

2nd Class Machinist

World War II, Korea

N N Theater Ribbons, American

Schwab Delbert S. Army Air Corps

1942-1945 457th Bmb Grp 748th Bmb SQDN 8th AF

Tech Sergeant

World War II

Y N Air Medal, Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Good

Schwab Helen M. Home front Willys Overland World War II

N N

Schwab Helen R. 1943-1945 Willys Overland Corp.

Riveter F4U Aircraft

World War II

Y N Joint interview w/husband

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesSchwarz Donald E. Navy 1941-1971 DD 414 USS

Russell, Uss RudlerCox. USGQ CWO (Ret.)

WWII, Korea, Vietnam

N N Letter of Commendation,14 Battle Stars

Schwind, Sr. Bernard Navy 1942-1945 PBY Squadron Flying Aviation

Seaman 1st Class

World War II

N N WW II Victory, Good Conduct, European

Searfoss Merritt Army 1943-1945 ADSEC Forward Unit, Eisenhower HQ

T/5 World War II

N N Bronze Star, EAME w/5 Campaign

Seelye James E. Army 1965-1968 173rd Airborne Div, 4th BN Co A

Sergeant Vietnam N N Good Conduct, Vietnam Theater, Jump

Seemann Daniel C. Marine Air Corps

1952-1983 Marine Air Wing Colonel Korea & Vietnam

N N US Navy Commendation Medal, Various

Seery Michael Army 1942-???? 99th Division 393rd Regiment

Corporal World War II

N N Good Conduct, American Campaign,

Seindel Joanne C. Army 1943-1946 Nurse Corps Lieutenant World War II

N N American Victory

Seitters Ross Army 1945 89th Division Sergeant World War II

N N ETO, Good Conduct Ribbon

Shafer Melvin Army Air Corps

1942-1945 15th AirForce 484th Bomb Group

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N European Theater, Unit Commendation,

Shaffer* Jack Coast Guard

1951-1954 9th Coast Guard District

2nd Class Engineman Permanent

Korean War N N American Defense, Good Conduct

transcript of interview; *= materials sent to LOC?

Shaffner Orris W. Marines 1934-1942 Headquarters B-MT Private First Class

World War II

Y N Unknown deceased; interview by Mary Schnabel; manuscripts

Shake Robert E. Army 1942-1964 406th Antiaircraft Battery D, etc.

Sergeant 1st Class

World War II, Korea

Y N also served in 3rd Division, 7th Infantry Regiment & US Army Intelligence; printed photo of veteran

Sharman Scott Navy 1944-1946 APA 197, USS Lubbock

Signalman 3rd Class

World War II

N N Asiatic-Pacific, Philippine Liberation w/

Sharper Donald A. Navy (Reserve)

1970-1972 USS Columbus (Guided Missle Cruiser

Lieutenant Junior Grade

Vietnam Era N N National Defense Service Medal,

manuscripts, photographs

Sharper Nathaniel Jr.

Army 1942-1945 Co. A 1696 Combat Engineer BN

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Good Conduct, European Theater, 2

deceased; interview by Donald Sharper; manuscripts

Sharrit Lester Army,Navy,Marine

1940-1953 Navy, USS Nassau, 1st Marine Div

Torpedoman 1st class Mari

World War II & Korea

N N Pacific Theater, Am. Victory, Korean

Shelt Clarence Marine Corps

1942-1945 8155 Long Tom Guns

Private First Class

World War II

N N Pacific Theater, American

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesShiple Lawrence Navy 1944-1946 LSM 430 Amphibian Petty Officer

34rd classWorld War II

N N American Victory, Pacific Theter,

Shook Edward Navy 1944 U.S.S. Fond Du Lac (APA-166)

Navy Seaman

World War II

? ? no interview; photographs and memorabilia

Shriner (Dec'd)

Donald R. Navy 1943-1945 DD 725 O'Brien-Piedmont Repairship

Fire Controlman 1st Class

World War II

N N Victory Medal, American Theater;

Silverwood Demar Marine Corps

1942-1946 3rd Div 21st Reg Fox Co.

CPL World War II

N N Good Conduct, Asatic Pacific, AMPAIGN,

Simpson Donald D. Marine Corps

1943-1945 SEE NOTES SECTION

Corporal World War II

Y N Good Conduct, Purple Heart, Asian/Pacific

3rd Bn., 26 Regt. - 1st Par. Bn., 5th Marine Div.

Skibinski Stephan V.

Army Air Force

1943-1946 72nd Air Service Grp 313th Bmb Wing

Sergeant World War II

N N Theater Ribbons, American

Sloan Gordon C. Navy 1944-1946 3rd Naval Fleet Seaman 1st Class

World War II

N N Iwo Jima, World War II Medal

See interview: Ohio Veterans' Home

Sloan Gordon W. Army 1954-1955 Intelligence Specialist

Korea N N Defense Medal, European

Smalley Wayne H. Army 1941-1946 91st Division Captain World War II

Y N Purple Heart, European Theater

Smith Paul D. Marine Corps

1951-1953 2nd BN 7th Reg 1st Marine Div.

Private First Class

Korea N N Purple Heart, National Defense,

Smith William U.S. Navy Reserve

1945-1946 U.S.S. Yorktown CV10

Seaman First Class

World War II

N N American Theater, Pacific

Smithers Robert E. Marine Corps

1952-1954 5th Marine Div H Co 3rd BN

Private First Class

Korea N N Good Conduct, Theater Ribbons,

Sniegowski Frank Army (Air Corps)

1943-1946 423 rd. Army Air Forces Base Unit

Sergeant World War II

N N American Theater, Good Conduct,

Snyder George H. Jr.

Army 1942-1945 85th Inf Div 5th Army Private First Class

World War II

N Y 3 Bronze Stars w/1 Cluster, European

Combat Infantryman; manuscripts

Snyder Kenneth Army 1943-1945 1st Div 32nd Field Artillery

Corporal World War II

N N European Theater/5 Bronze Stars,

Sollmer Robert J. Army & Marine Corps

1945-1948 6th Constabulary Unit, 82nd Airborn

Corporal Korean War N N WWII Victory, American Defense, Good

dates: 1945-1948 and 1951-1954

Solomon Bernard D. Army 1962-1968 1st Cavalry Captain Korea N N None listed

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesSommer Werner E. Army 1943-1945 Luftwaffe, U.S.

Military Govt. HQCorporal World War

IIY Y Anaheim, Holland-Battle/Bulge, POW camp-Sinzig, Germany

Sorg James E. Army 1943-1945 44th Inf Div 114th Inf Reg E Co

Sergeant World War II

N N Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge,

Marksman; manuscript, map

Souder David L. Army Engineers

1958-1961 76th Eng. Battalion Const.

Specialist 4th Class

Korea N N Good Conduct Medal

Spann Arthur Army 1943-1945 Signal Corps Private First Class

World War II

N N Good Conduct

Spencer Harry A. Navy 1944-1946 SS African Dawn,USS Mifflin APA 207

Gunners Mate 3rd Class

World War II

N N Asiatic/Pacific, African/European/Middle

Spratt Jack Army Air Corps

1942-1945 8th Air Force, 92nd Domb Group

Staff Sgt. World War II

N N European Theater w/4 Bronze Stars,

Photos (Patton) & News Articles

Stambaugh Robert R. Navy 1944-1946 DE 244 USS Ottersteter

Radar Man 3rd Class

World War II

N N Pacific Theater w/ Battle star, American

Stambaugh Russell F. Army 1943-1945 475th Infantry Reg't Private First Class

World War II

N N American Theater, Pacific Theater

Presidential Unit Citation

Steinecker (Dec'd)

Robert E. Army 1943-1946 385th Infantry Reg't 76th Inf. Div.

Sergeant World War II

Y N European Theater w/ 2 Bronze Stars,

also Combat Infantry Badge w/Bronze Star, Marksman; obituary

Stephenson Jay, G. Navy 1942-1946 USS Forrestal V-6 World War II

N N Pacific Theater w/ 3 battle stars

Stinehart, Jr. Henry O. Army 1943-???? F Co. 141st Infantry 36th Div.

N/A World War II

Y N Bronze Star, Purple Heart

unpublished memoir (2005); covers years 1941-1945

Stoker Francis M. Army 1945-1947 Transportation Corps Sergeant World War II

N N Good Conduct, Pacific Theater,

Stovall Lorenzo Army/Reserves/Air Nat'l Guard

1968-1992 4th Inf Div 180th TAC Fightr Group

Master Sergeant

Vietnam N N Nat'l Defense, Vietnam Service,

Strausbaugh Ray M. Navy 1939-1945 USS West Virginia First Class Fire Contrlmn

World War II

N N WWII Victory Medal, American

Streight Robert F. Marine Corps

VMB 612 Private First Class

World War II

N N Air Medal manuscripts, photographs

Stuckey Wenrich Army 1944-1946 4th Inf. Div. 3rd Army Sergeant T4 World War II

Y N Combat Inf. Badge,American -European

WWII Victory, Army Occupation

Studer Rolland Army 1943-1945 202nd Combat Engineers

Sergeant World War II

Y N Purple Heart, Good Conduct, European

Manuscripts

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesSwain Donald Army 1951-1953 1st Cavalry, 8th

Regt. L CompanyCorporal Korea Y N Purple Heart,

Combat inf. Badge,

Swain Robert Army 1949-1951 1st Cavalry 8th Reg't Private First Class

Korea Y N Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge,

Swartz Elmer W. Army Airborne

1943-1945 504 PIR Co. C 1st Battalion

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Good Con- duct; 5 battle stars, WW II

honorable discharge papers, Bronze Star Medal certificate, manuscript

Swartzbaugh Peter T. Army 1945, 1947 1st MP SV Group T-4 World War II

N N WW II Victory Medal

photograph, service record diary, honorable discharge papers

Swicegood Harold Army 1946-1970 Airborne Rangers, Green Beret, Spec

Sgt. 1st Class WWII, Korea, Vietnam

N N Special Forces, Green Beret

interview by student, article "The Fall of NGOK TAVAK", by Major Hardy Z. Bogue, U.S. Army (retired)

Swiergosz Ollie A. Army 1942-1945 95th Dif. Div., 379 Bn. Co. D

S/Sgt. World War II

N N Good Conduct, Two Unit Citation, ETO

Sepearation papers, Commendation from G.S. Patton, W.H. Simpson, Honorable Discharge

Swindle (Dec'd)

Jeanne C. Army 1943-1946 Nurse Corps Lieutenant World War II

N N American Victory

obituary

Switzer Donald R. Navy 1940-1945 Submarine Service Motor Machinist 2nd Class

World War II

N N American Defense, Asiatic-Pacific

manuscripts, photographs

Sydlaske Vernon W. Navy /Navy Reserve

1943-1946 USS Enterprise Aviation Metalsmith 2nd c

World War II

N N Philippine Liberation Medal w/2

Good Conduct Ribbon, Victory Ribbon and American Area Medal

Szabo William B. Army 1941-1945 6th Armored Div Battle OFC

Captain World War II

N N Bronze Star w/Cluster, Good Conduct

manuscripts, photographs

Taber Carl A. Army 1942-1945 7th Army Medical Supply Depot

Corporal World War II

N N European Theaterw/4 Bronze Stars &

Manuscript, photographs

Talmage Lance Army 1966-1997 24th Inf. Div/Germany

Brigadier General

Vietnam & Desert Sto

N N Am. Legion of Merit;Meritorious Service

Tanner Elizabeth S.

Navy 1944-1946 WAVES Yeoman 2nd Class

World War II

N N American Theater, Victory Medal

photographs

Tansey James E. Army 1942-1945 5th Amored Division T3 World War II

N N European Theaer w/5 Bronze Stars,

map

Tansey Wayne M. Army 1943-1946 10th Military Police Sergeant World War II

N N American Theater-Asiaatic/Pacific

Taoka George Army 1944-1976 PTO, ATIS Major World War II

N N Occupation Medal (Japan), Gm Theater

Teifke Howard Army 1944-1945 376th Hvy Bombardment Group 15th AF

Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/Oakleaf Cluster, EAME

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesTeiper Richard B. Navy 1943-1946 Destroyer-21 Ton

Fletcher ClassLieutenant Senior Grade

World War II

N N manuscripts, photographs

Teneyck David H. Army 1967-1972 82nd Airborne Sergeant First Class

Vietnam Y N Purple Heart, 2 Bronze Stars, Silver Star,

Terrill Marguerite S.

Home front World War II

N N Rosie the Riveter; manuscript

Thielman William G. Navy 1943-1946 LCI 949th & 534th Lieutenant Sr. Grade

World War II

N N EAME Ribbon, American Theater,

Thompson Ophelia J. Ohio Air National Guard

1980-1988 180th Tactical Fighter Unit

Technical Sergeant

N N Graduated from several courses; manuscripts

Thompson Richard S. Marine Corps

1951-1952 1st Marine Division Private First Class

Korean War N N Korea w/ 1 Battle Star, Good Conduct,

Thornburgh Jay W. Army Air Corps

1943-1945 1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N DISE Flying Cross, European

photographs

Tidyman Robert E. Army 1968-1971 U.S. Military Academy Band

SP5 Sergeant

Vietnam N N Basic Training Ft. Campbell, Ky.

Tocco Thomas Army Air Force

1943-1945 341st Signal Co. Wing, 15th Air Force

T4 Tech Sergeant

World War II

N N EAME Theater w/2 Bronze Stars,

Todd Kathryn Woman's Air Force (WAF)

1952-1955 4402 Photography Unit

Staff Sergeant

Korea N N

Tooman Charles R. Army 1954-1956 Ha & HQ Co. 7825 th AV TDE

P.F.C. Occupation of German

N N National Defense Service Metal,

Travis (Dec'd)

William D. Army 1942-1946 87th Infantry 345th Regt., Co. M

Corporal World War II

N N Good Conduct, American Theater,

manuscript/photographs; second interview (on DVD) conducted 10/8/08

Treuhaft Roy Navy 1943-1946 Fleet Radio Unit Pacific (Frupac)

Lt. J.6 World War II

N N WWII Victory, Unit Citation, Asiatic Pacific

Treuhaft (Dec'd)

Jack J. Army 1942-1976 Signal Corps Major World War II

? ? Asiatic-Pacific w/2 Bronze stars,

obituary

Trompeter Carl Navy 1943-1946 VR11-Naval/Air Transport Service

Petty Office 3rd Class

World War II

N N Asiatic-Pacific, American Victory, Navy

Truman Hubert Army 1942-1946 874th Engineer Battalion

T4 World War II

N N American Theater, Asiatic/Pacifc

Trumpower Norman S. Marine Corps

1946-1948 1 Marine Division Corporal World War II

N N World War II Medals

See interview: Ohio Veterans' Home

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesTurner Rex Army 1942-1945 5th, Army, 735th MP

BatallionSergeant World War

IIN N Good Conduct,

European Theater,

Ullman Greta WACS 1945-1946 Medical Dept. T/3 World War II

N N American Service Medal, WWII Victory

Underwood Donald T. Navy 1944-1946 Naval Air Station, USA

Aviation Machnst3rd class

World War II

N N American Theater, American

Urbanski Joseph L. Army 1941-1945 665 Clearing Co. Hospital Unit

Sergeant World War II

N N Pacific Theater, Bronze Star

Vadas Kathryn A. WAAC 1942-1945 see "notes" section Staff Sergeant

World War II

N N European-African-Middle Eastern

served in Supreme Allied Expeditionary Force (London, France, Germany); WAAC Service Unit Ribbon

Van Buren (Dec'd)

Thomas J. Army Air Corps

1951-1987 7th Inf. Div, Air Natl Guard

Master Sgt (ET)

Korea, Army, Air For

Y N Purple Heart, Koran Service/3

obituary

Vaughan (Dec'd)

William L. Air Force 1951-1954 Air Force Intelligence Staff Sergeant

Korea N N Good Conduct

Venier Monte R. Air Force 1978-1998 HQ USAF Europe Master Sergeant

Desert Storm, Bosnia

N N Defense Meritorious Service,

Devices; manuscript

Vinciguerra John V. Army (?) 1941-1945 Lieutenant World War II

N N Atomic Eng Comm 1971, Atomic Eng

Infantry-US Counter Intelligence Corps (middle east); manuscript

Vollmar Charles J. Army/Air Force

1943-1946 5th Corps 1st Army N/A World War II

N N Good Conduct, Carbine Sharp Shooter,

Volmar Joseph H. German Hitler Youth

1943-1954 US Air Force Office of Spec. Invest

Staff Sergeant

World War II

Y Y German Purple Heart

Autobiography in catalogue; Luftwaffen Heifer German Antiaircraft, Glider Student; manuscript; disc

Wagner Gerald L. Air Force 1955-1963 84th Bomb SQD. 34th AFB, N.Y.

Staff Sergeant

Vietnam N N Longevity Service Award, Outstanding

Wagner Harry Army 1941-1946 202 AA Battalion Captain World War II

N N Pacifc Theater, Bronze Star, American

Wagner Richard Army 1949-1952 24th Div. 21st Regt. Corporal Korea Y N Purple Heart, Korean Service w/5 Bronze

Walbolt Frank O. Navy 1951-1955 ME 2 Metal smith

Korea N N American Defense Medal, Good

Walczak (Dec'd)

Chester S. Army 1940-1945 2nd Ranger Batallion Privtate First Class

World War II

N N European Theater w/3 Bronze Stars,

also Distinguished Unit Citation

Walker Ora Army Nurse Corps

1943-1946 1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N American Theater, Asiatic/Pacific

. . .Meritorious Service Unit Plaque; photo

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesWarchol Louis J. Army 1942-1945 20th Armored Div. Sergeant World War

IIN N Good Conduct,

American Victory,

Interview by Maryellen Warchol

Warchol Mary Ellen War Plant Worker

World War II

N N Willys Overland Jeep

Watkins Ernest J. Navy 1943-1946 Armed Guard World War II

N N Combat Ribbon, Pacific Theater

photographs

Watson Harry A. Army 1967-1969 A Troop 3/4 Cav 25th Inf. Div.

Specialist 4th class (E4)

Vietnam N N Purple Heart, National Defense,

Wayton Edward Army Air Corps

1943-1946 404th Bomb SQDN, 11th Air Force

Flight Officer World War II

N N Asiatic-Pacific;Good Conduct,

Weaver William R. Army Air Force

1943-1945 440th Troop Carrier Grp 97th Sqdn

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/ 2 clusters, European

Weber Marc Navy 1969-1973 Barbers PT. Hi, Sangley PT. R.P.,

DK2 (E-5) Vietnam N N Natl. Defense Service Medal;Vietnam

Release paper

Weber (Dec'd)

William Navy 1944-1946 USS Alecto 3rd Class Petty Officer

World War II

N N National Defense Service,

obituary

Webster Grover E. Army 1942-1945 30th Inf. Div 117th Reg. COD, 159th

Private First Class

World War II

N Y ETO Ribbon w/1 Bronze Star, Good

Weiher Donald P. Navy 1945-1947 Delta AR( Aux. Repair Ship

Fireman 1st Class

World War II

N N Asiatic-Pacific, American Victory,

photograph

Weis Clayton A. Army unknown 76 Field Hospital, 10th Army

(illegible) World War II

N N Asiatic-Pacific Ribbon w/ Bronze Star,

Weiser (Dec'd)

Owen B. Army 1942-1945 105th Station Hospital

T-5 World War II

N N Good Conduct, Theater Ribbons

manuscript; obituary

Welch Bleysin Y. Army 2001-2003 10th Combat Support Hospital

Specialist E4 Iraq War N N Good Conduct, National Defense, Army

Welch James R. Army 2001-2004 4th Inf Div B Co. 3rd BCT

Specialist E4 Iraq War N N Army Commendation Medal,

…Medal and Service Medal; photographs

Weller Elbert civilian N/A General Electric N/A World War II

N N

Welling (Dec'd)

Irwin A. Army Air Corps

1943-1945 8th AF 457th Bomb Grp 749th SQDN

Staff Sergeant

World War II

Y N Theater Ribbons, Bronze Star,

manuscript; obituary

Wells Joseph J. Army 1943-1946 24th ENG Combat Battalion

T5 World War II

N N EAME w/5 Bronze Stars, Victory Medal,

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesWells Phyllis E. Navy 1953-1954 Navy

SeamanKorea N N See interview: Ohio Veterans' Home

Werkman (Dec'd)

Steve Navy 1943-1946 LCS Group 12-USS Holland

Lieutenant Junior Grade

World War II

N N World War II Victory, American Area

Westmeyer Walter E. Army 1943-1945 507th Engineers Light Pontoon Co.

Corporal World War II

N N Good Conduct, European Theater,

Service Memories

Whister Donald F. Army 1943-1945 81st Chem Mortar Bn.

Private First Class

World War II

Y N Bronze Star, 3 Battle Stars, Presential Unit

Whitaker Raymond L.

Navy 1940-1945 US Amphibious Force

Chief Yeoman

World War II

N N American Campaign, American

…Victory Medal; manuscript

White (Dec'd)

Carl A. Navy 1944-1946 USS Frederick Funston

Machinist Mate 3rd class

World War Ii

N N Philippine Liberation, Asiatic/Pacific

obituary

White (Dec'd)

Robert T. Army 1942-1946 25 Inf. Div., 65th Eng. Combat Bat.

Captain World War II

N N Bronze Star, Victory Medal, Distinguished

obituary

Whitehead James K. Army Air Corps

1941-1945 35th Air Base Unit. . . Corporal. . World War II

N ? Good Conduct, American Defense

also in 376th Heavy Bomb Group B-24; Lt. Colonel, U.S. Army Reserves

Whittebort Clem Army 1940-1954 37th Div. 148th Inf. Rgt.

PFC, then called WOJG-1

World War II & Korea

Y N Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Pacific Theater

Williams Bruce Army Air Force

1941-1945 492nd Group SQDN 7th Bomb Group

Major (Reserves)

World War II

N N DFC, Air Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Asia-

American Campaign, WWII Victory, American Defense, Service Medal, China Service; manuscripts, photos

Williams George J. Navy 1944-1946 ASS Ajax & USS Hoist

Electrician 2nd Class

World War II

N N American Victory-Asiatic/Pacific

Williams William R. Navy 1951-1954 Wisconsin-Roanoke-New Jersey

Radar Man 3rd Class

Korean War N N National Defense, Good Conduct,

Rossford Record Journal Article, "Bill Williams participates in Library of Congress Veterans History Project" (3/3/16)

Williamson Jerry P. Army 1943-1946 19th Armored Inf BN Svc. Co. 14 Div

T5 World War II

N N American Theater, EAME Theater

manuscript

Willits George Navy 1944-1954 unknown Petty Officer 3rd Class

World War II

N N American Victory, Pacific Theater

Willmarth Edward S. Army 1965-1967 5th BN 2nd Artillery D Battery

Specialist 4 Vietnam N N Bronze Star, National Defense

Wilson Carl J. Army 1942-945 7th Division, 17th Reg., G Co.

Tech Sergeant

World War II

Y N Good Conduct, Marksman, Expert Rifle,

Wilson Walter T. Naval (Air Corps)

1942-1945 Anti-Submarine Warfare

Lieutenant Junior Grade

World War II

N N Air Medal, European Theater

photographs

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesWirick William Navy 1943-1946 LST-LCT YMS

(mine sweeper)Gunners Mate 2nd class

World War II

N N Pacific Theater, American

Wise Glenn Navy 1942-1946 U.S.S. Corduba AF32

Storekeeper, 1st Class

World War II

N N American Area;WWII Victory;Asiatic

journal

Wolfe Stanley Army 1965-1971 2nd Medical BN, 2nd Infantry Div.

E5 Vietnam N N National Defense Service Medal,

Wonderly Donald F. Army Air Force

1942-1945 8th Air Force 305th Bomb Group

Tech Sergeant

World War II

N N Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal w/3

Distinguished Unit Badge, European Theater, Good Conduct

Woodring (Dec'd)

Claud E. Army 1943-1945 1st Div 18th Inf Reg Sergeant World War II

Y N Purple Heart, Silver Star

Woodward William Army 1944-1946 61st Armd Inf. Battalion 10th Armd

Colonel World War II

N Y Bronze Star, Combat, Infantry Badge

Service Memories

Woolley John Army 1954-1956 288th Armored Field Arty C Btry

Specialist III Korea N N American Defense, European

Interview transcript

Worden William Army 1957-1965 3rd Inf. Division Captain Enlisted 2/57 - 2/65

N N Sharpshooter

Wozniak Robert Army Air Corps

1942-1945 5th Air Force-2nd Combat Cargo Grp

Sergeant World War II

N N Good Conduct, Pacific Theater,

Wright Albert Navy 1943-1964 Fighter Squadron VF 33

Lieutenant Commander

World War II, Korea

N N

Wright Mary Helen

Home front World War II

? ? manuscript

Wymer Earnest, J. Air Force 1958-1982 76th Security Police Master Sergeant

Vietnam War

N N Air Force Commendation,Expert

Good conduct, longevity Service w/ 4 Oak Leaves, Natl. Defense, Viet nam Svc w/ 3 bronze stars, etc.

Yaffe Howard L. Army 1942-1945 464th Automatic Weapons

Private First Class

World War II

N N Good Conduct, WWII Victory, Asiatic/Pacific

honorable discharge, articles, "May, 1942:Fifty Years Ago This Month" & "I Remember India"

Yager Norman H. Marine Corps

1952-1957 Airing S/Sergeant Korea N N Good Conduct, National Defense

manuscripts, photographs

Yates Leonard M.

Army 1972-1979 101st Airborne, 174th Assault Helic

E4 Corporal Vietnam N N National Defense Service,

Early Release Paper

Yeager (Dec'd)

Charles Army 1942-1953 Birmingham Ordinance District

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N American Theater;American

appreciation letters and photograph

Young Arnold Army 1943-1945 274th Armored Field Artillery

Private First Class

World War II

N N Theater Ribbons, 5 Battle Stars

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Last name First name Branch Yrs service Battalion-Regiment Highest rank Conflict Injured POW Honors NotesYoung Orville R. Army 1942-1945 83rd Infantry Division Private First

ClassWorld War II

N N American Campaign, Europe-Africa-

Zautner Ira Navy 1940-1945 Aviation Unit Aviation Radioman 1st Class

World War II

N N Distinguished Flying Cross, *illegible* from

chronology of USS Wichita

Zeigler Kenneth C.

Navy 1943-1947 Attached to Various Units, Fleet Mr

Pharmacist Mate, 2nd clas

World War II

N N Asiatic Pacific, American Theator, Am.

Standard Statement of Service

Zeller Robert L. Army Air Force

1942-1945 8th Air Force Tech Sergeant

World War II

Y N Purple Heart, 3 air medals, European

Zenz (Dec'd) Robert E. Army 1941-1945 204 AAA Anti Aircraft Artillery

Private First Class

World War II

N N European Theater w/5 Battle Stars,

obituary

Zervos (Dec'd)

Chris G. Army Air Corps

1940-1945 15th Air Force 1st Lieutenant

World War II

Y Y Purple Heart, Air Medal, POW Medal,

manuscript, obituary

Ziegler Clayton L. Army Air Corps

1943-1946 58th Wing, 20th Air Force

Sergeant World War II

N N Pacific Theater w/ 1 Battle Star, American

Honorable Discharge papers

Ziemke Donald N. Army 1943-1946 Corps of Engineers A.U.S.

Colonel World War II

N N American Theater, European

manuscripts, photograph

Zimmer (Dec'd)

Leona WASP 1942-1944 WASP Civilian World War II

N N obituary

Zimmerman John L. Army Air Force

1942-1945 St. Bomb group SQDN614

2nd Lieutenant

World War II

N Y European Theater, POW, Battle Star

Zoltanski Edward Navy 1944-1946 USS Hyman Ensign World War II

N N American Victory Medal

Also served in reserves

Zulauf (Dec'd)

Robert Army Air Corps

1943-1945 57th Bomb Wing, 310 Bombers Group

1st Lieutenant

World War II

N N Air Medal w/9 clusters, Distinguished

obituary

Zychowicz (Dec'd)

Ralph Army 1943-1946 701st Tank Destroyer Bn-1st Armored

Corporal World War II

N N European/African/Mediterranean;Am.

newspaper article; obituary