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Jesse was the son of Walter Stephens, who was the son of Stacy Stephens.

1. WWI Soldier Jesse Stephens

IDNO:
051915
Title:
WWI Soldier Jesse Stephens
Date:
ca. 1914-1918
Description:
Jesse was the son of Walter Stephens, who was the son of Stacy Stephens.
David was an older brother of basketball star Jerry West. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

2. Sergeant David West in His Army Uniform

IDNO:
050539
Title:
Sergeant David West in His Army Uniform
Date:
ca. 1951
Description:
David was an older brother of basketball star Jerry West. He was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.
West is pictured in front of a Japanese structure after he has made a recovery from hepatitis. He was the older brother of basketball star Jerry West. David was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

3. David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea

IDNO:
050538
Title:
David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea
Date:
undated
Description:
West is pictured in front of a Japanese structure after he has made a recovery from hepatitis. He was the older brother of basketball star Jerry West. David was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.
Marshall L. Williamson, from West Virginia, U.S. Navy Medical Corps., was assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) and stationed in New Hebrides during World War II.

4. Two Soldiers Standing in a Field on the Island of Espirtu Santo of the New Hebrides during World War II

IDNO:
050424
Title:
Two Soldiers Standing in a Field on the Island of Espirtu Santo of the New Hebrides during World War II
Date:
ca. 1943-1944
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson, from West Virginia, U.S. Navy Medical Corps., was assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) and stationed in New Hebrides during World War II.
Marshall L. Williamson of W. Va., U.S. Navy Medical Corps, and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) at their camp in Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides during World War II.A note on the back of the photograph reads: "This time I am the first from the right side. The two pouches on my side are my first-aid bags.

5. U.S. Navy Medical Corps at Camp at Espiritu Santo During World War II

IDNO:
050421
Title:
U.S. Navy Medical Corps at Camp at Espiritu Santo During World War II
Date:
1944/01/25
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson of W. Va., U.S. Navy Medical Corps, and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) at their camp in Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides during World War II.A note on the back of the photograph reads: "This time I am the first from the right side. The two pouches on my side are my first-aid bags.
Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees), stands with an islander at a chapel near his camp on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.

6. Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, with an Islander at a Chapel on the Island of Espiritu Santo

IDNO:
050411
Title:
Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, with an Islander at a Chapel on the Island of Espiritu Santo
Date:
ca. 1943-1944
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees), stands with an islander at a chapel near his camp on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.
Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, and other members of the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) at their camp on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.On the back of the photograph, a note reads: "Honey, I am the fourth from the left. -Marsh"

7. Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion at Camp on the Island of Espiritu Santo

IDNO:
050410
Title:
Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion at Camp on the Island of Espiritu Santo
Date:
1943/12/27
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, and other members of the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) at their camp on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.On the back of the photograph, a note reads: "Honey, I am the fourth from the left. -Marsh"
Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, second from the left in the front row of standing men, and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) standing on a bridge on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.Written on the back of the photograph is this message: "Honey: Can you find me in this picture? If you can't just put the edge of a piece of paper on the two arrows and you can find me. P.S. I am second from the left in the first row of men who are standing."

8. Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion on the Island of Espiritu Santo

IDNO:
050408
Title:
Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion on the Island of Espiritu Santo
Date:
ca. 1943-1944
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, second from the left in the front row of standing men, and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) standing on a bridge on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.Written on the back of the photograph is this message: "Honey: Can you find me in this picture? If you can't just put the edge of a piece of paper on the two arrows and you can find me. P.S. I am second from the left in the first row of men who are standing."
Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion with their ambulance. "This is our ambulance. The first and third fellows in the back are [corpsmen]. The fellow from the right side, who is squatting down is a [corpman] also. What do you think of the road? We built it."

9. The 57th Naval Construction Battalion with their Ambulance

IDNO:
050407
Title:
The 57th Naval Construction Battalion with their Ambulance
Date:
ca. 1943-1944
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion with their ambulance. "This is our ambulance. The first and third fellows in the back are [corpsmen]. The fellow from the right side, who is squatting down is a [corpman] also. What do you think of the road? We built it."
Marshall L. Williamson and his battalion outside of their base of operations. "This was taken in Gulfport, Miss. about 30 miles from our base. We are standing by the control tower which is located on the firing range. That's me with the red cross arm band on. I am talking to Ed Clayworth."

10. Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion at Base in Gulfport, Mississippi

IDNO:
050406
Title:
Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion at Base in Gulfport, Mississippi
Date:
ca. 1943-1944
Description:
Marshall L. Williamson and his battalion outside of their base of operations. "This was taken in Gulfport, Miss. about 30 miles from our base. We are standing by the control tower which is located on the firing range. That's me with the red cross arm band on. I am talking to Ed Clayworth."
Van A. Trail of Summers County, W. Va. is pictured with comrades on a battleship during what is also known as the Asia-Pacific War.

11. Pacific Theatre Crew on Battleship in an Unidentified Location

IDNO:
049567
Title:
Pacific Theatre Crew on Battleship in an Unidentified Location
Date:
undated
Description:
Van A. Trail of Summers County, W. Va. is pictured with comrades on a battleship during what is also known as the Asia-Pacific War.
Trail (left) and his comrade are pictured on a battleship during what is sometimes called the Asia-Pacific War during World War II.

12. Van Trail and Associate at Battle Stations during Pacific Ocean Theatre

IDNO:
049566
Title:
Van Trail and Associate at Battle Stations during Pacific Ocean Theatre
Date:
undated
Description:
Trail (left) and his comrade are pictured on a battleship during what is sometimes called the Asia-Pacific War during World War II.