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Billy Scott Sirk of West Virginia holds a German helmet while posing in Cherbourg, France after the Normandy Invasion.

1. Bill Scott Sirk, United States Navy, in France

IDNO:: 050372
Title:: Bill Scott Sirk, United States Navy, in France
Date:: ca. 1944
Description:: Billy Scott Sirk of West Virginia holds a German helmet while posing in Cherbourg, France after the Normandy Invasion.

Seaman First Class Billy S. Sirk served on three ships during World War II, including the SS John Gibbons, SS Casper Yost and the SS Powder River."

2. Billy S. Sirk of Preston County, W. Va., Seaman First Class, United States Navy

IDNO:: 050374
Title:: Billy S. Sirk of Preston County, W. Va., Seaman First Class, United States Navy
Date:: ca. 1944
Description:: Seaman First Class Billy S. Sirk served on three ships during World War II, including the SS John Gibbons, SS Casper Yost and the SS Powder River."

Technical Sergeant Kingsley Spitzer, crew member of the B-17 Flying Fortress "Situation Normal," poses for a photo during World War II. Spitzer, born in Hardy County, W. Va., was top gunner and aerial engineer on Flying Fortress "Situation Normal."

3. Technical Sergeant Kingsley Spitzer

IDNO:: 050395
Title:: Technical Sergeant Kingsley Spitzer
Date:: ca. 1940s
Description:: Technical Sergeant Kingsley Spitzer, crew member of the B-17 Flying Fortress "Situation Normal," poses for a photo during World War II. Spitzer, born in Hardy County, W. Va., was top gunner and aerial engineer on Flying Fortress "Situation Normal."