Second Lieutenant John M. Ashcraft Jr. of West Virginia
Date:
ca.1942
Description:
John M. Ashcraft, born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, 1923, served as a bombardier during World War II (1942-1945) and is a West Virginia University graduate, 1947. Mr. Ashcraft is also the compiler of the Ashcraft Family Genealogy Collection
Navy Ensign Dwight Skaggs of Greenbrier County, W. Va.
Date:
ca. 1942
Description:
Brother of Mary Helen Skaggs Ashcraft; born 1915, Greenbrier County, West Virginia; graduate of West Virginia University; served as a Navy pilot during World War II, killed in 1943. Photograph was taken at Klo Lake City, Florida.
World War II Propaganda Leaflet 'Shelled' at British in Africa and France by Germans
Date:
ca. 1942
Description:
This leaflet was included in William Godfrey's post-war narrative documenting his service during World War II. Godfrey was a student at West Virginia University.
Layne Ford, son of Gene and Ada H. Ford wearing army dress uniform. The photograph was taken while he was on leave for the holidays during World War II.