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Company formed during the Spanish - American War

13. Officers of Captain Getzendanner's Co., Jefferson County, W. Va.

A line of men, probably recruits, outside the Charles Town, W. Va. train station.

14. Captain Getzendanner's Company Ready for Camp

Probably recruits leaving for camp during the Spanish - American War.

15. Unidentified Group of Men Lined Up at the Charles Town, W. Va. Train Station

Group portrait of men, on outside steps, under star flag.

16. Captain Getzendanner's Company After Spanish - American War

Pictured over the "X" is Mervyn C. Buckey, Military Attache to Italy and Frances D. Packette's cousin.

17. Fourth of July Celebration With Twenty Wounded Soldiers Inside the American Embassy in Rome

Photograph was probably taken by Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia, who was aboard this transport.

18. Homeward Bound World War II GIs Looking Towards U.S.A.

Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia, was aboard this transport as it brought home many other war-weary soldiers from Europe.

19. Shoreline of New York In View As Victory Ship Enters U.S.A.

This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccola's narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The soldier has been identified by descendants as Louis Piccola. Inscribed on the back, "Dutch homes had to be destroyed also because Jerry would not leave."

20. American Soldier Louis Piccola Standing Among Rubble of House in Holland During World War II

This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccola's narrative, documenting his military experiences in World War II. The soldiers were not identified , however they are probably in Piccola's outfit, the 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 83rd Infantry.

21. American Soldiers Standing Among Rubble of Houses in Holland During World War II

This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccalo's narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The soldiers are not identified, however they were probably in Piccalo's outfit, 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 83rd Infantry.

22. American Soldiers and Bomb-Damaged Wind Mill in Holland During World War II

This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccalo's narrative documenting his military experience during World War II. The soldiers are not identified, however they could possibly be in Piccalo's outfit, the 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 83rd Infantry.

23. American Soldiers Pose with Tank in Northern Europe During World War II

Robert Scott worked in the West Virginia University History Department after graduating in 1942, as a teaching assistant. He entered the army in 1943 and was commissioned a lieutenant, Company F, 271st Regiment, 69th Division. Scott was killed in action near Luxembourg, February 28, 1945 while leading an attack on a German held position.

24. Robert F. Scott, Class of 1942, West Virginia University, from St. Albans, W. Va.