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Portrait of an unidentified Civil War veteran.

1. Civil War Veteran

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)<br />

2. World War I Slide Show--08. American Soldiers Marching With Flags

Wellsburg?

3. Civil War Military Unit

4. Portrait of an Army Officer

5. Unidentified World War I Soldier

6. Unidentified Soldier

7. Telephone Bank for World War II Soldiers

8. Telephone Booths for World War II Soldiers

9. Soldiers at the Desk of the Public Library, Elkins, W. Va.

10. Soldiers Outside Telephone Booths

11. Soldiers Await the Use of Telephones at a World War II Phone Bank

Photograph of possibly an Army unit with flags, drums and some men wearing World War I doughboy helmets.

12. Unidentified Military Unit

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.

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.

25. International Allied Armistice Day Rodeo, Meiji Stadium, Tokyo, Occupied Japan

Corporal Carpenter, in uniform standing outside the U. S. Headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, post-World War II.

26. Corporal Thomas Jack Carpenter, United States Army, from Tyler County, W. Va.

A uniformed Corporal Carpenter strikes a casual pose in Post World War II Frankfurt, Germany.

27. Corporal Thomas Jack Carpenter, United States Army, from Tyler County, W. Va.

Corporal Carpenter checks under the hood of a jeep in Post World War II, Frankfurt, Germany.

28. Corporal Thomas Jack Carpenter, United States Army, from Tyler County, W. Va.

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.

29. Soldiers of 22nd New York Militia, Union Army, Harpers Ferry, Va. (W. Va.)

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.

30. Soldiers of 22nd New York Militia, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Va. (W. Va.)

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.

31. Adjutant, First Sergeants and Drummer Boy of 22nd New York State Militia, Camp Hill, Harpers Ferry, Va. (W. Va.)

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".

32. Robert Church of Monongalia County, W. Va. Operating Crane in Korea

Soldiers stop to snack on food provided by the Red Cross women.

33. World War One Troop Train at Hinton Depot, Hinton, W. Va.

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.

34. Portrait of David Lee West Wearing His U.S. Army Uniform

A group of soldiers practice firing. Photograph comes from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

35. Sham Battle in Hawaii during WWII American Defense Campaign

A group of soldiers gather around coastal artillery during a defense campaign. Photograph taken from a U.S.S. West Virginia scrapbook.

36. American Soldiers Shore Battery at Night in Hawaii