World War I Slide Show--08. American Soldiers Marching With Flags
Date:
ca. 1917-1918
Description:
World War I Lantern Slide Show. Slide No. 08 in group of originally numbered slides. American soldiers marching with flags. Frame is labelled with text saying 'Visual Bureau, University of Pittsburgh.' (negative no. 8-12199 is inscribed on slide)
American Soldier Louis Piccola Standing Among Rubble of House in Holland During World War II
Date:
1944
Description:
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."
American Soldiers Standing Among Rubble of Houses in Holland During World War II
Date:
1944
Description:
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.
American Soldiers and Bomb-Damaged Wind Mill in Holland During World War II
Date:
1944
Description:
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.
American Soldiers Pose with Tank in Northern Europe During World War II
Date:
1944-1945
Description:
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.
Robert F. Scott, Class of 1942, West Virginia University, from St. Albans, W. Va.
Date:
ca.1940
Description:
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.
International Allied Armistice Day Rodeo, Meiji Stadium, Tokyo, Occupied Japan
Date:
1945 / Fall
Description:
Post World War II rodeo, the first held in the far east, included an air show, a parade of horses, bands, floats and carriages. The entertainment was provided by the United States Military.
Soldiers of 22nd New York Militia, Union Army, Harpers Ferry, Va. (W. Va.)
Date:
1861
Description:
Two unidentified Union soldiers in uniform, full pack and armed on Camp Hill above Harpers Ferry during the Federal forces occupation of the area early in the Civil War. Note the huge bayonets attached to their rifles.
Soldiers of 22nd New York Militia, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Va. (W. Va.)
Date:
ca. 1861
Description:
Two unidentified soldiers of the 22nd New York State Militia, Union Army, in full uniform and armed, standing in front of a caisson. Note the caisson carries a spare wheel.
Adjutant, First Sergeants and Drummer Boy of 22nd New York State Militia, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Va. (W. Va.)
Date:
ca. 1862
Description:
A group portrait of an adjutant of the regiment, front and center, with a young drummer boy on his left and flanked by several first sergeants during the Civil War. None of the subjects are identified.
Robert Church of Monongalia County, W. Va. Operating Crane in Korea
Description:
Robert Church wearing Army fatigues, operating a crane while serving in Korea. Information on p. 143 in "Our Monongalia" by Connie Park Rice. Information with the photograph includes "Courtesy of Roberta Barbra Church".
Portrait of David Lee West Wearing His U.S. Army Uniform
Date:
ca. 1950
Description:
West was from Chelyan, West Virginia in Kanawha County. He was a graduate of East Bank High School and the older brother of basketball legend Jerry West. In 1951 during the Korean War, David was mortally wounded in action.