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Photo taken in the spring time. Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia was aboard this transport as it headed home to the United States.

73. 'Hood Victory Ship' Leaves Le Havre Dock, France

IDNO:
038353
Title:
'Hood Victory Ship' Leaves Le Havre Dock, France
Date:
1946
Description:
Photo taken in the spring time. Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia was aboard this transport as it headed home to the United States.
It's standing room only on board this transport carrying war-weary GIs across the Atlantic towards home. Included on board was Morgantown, West Virginia's Major Elmer Prince

74. "Hood Victory Ship" Heads For Atlantic from French Port

IDNO:
038354
Title:
"Hood Victory Ship" Heads For Atlantic from French Port
Date:
1946/Spring
Description:
It's standing room only on board this transport carrying war-weary GIs across the Atlantic towards home. Included on board was Morgantown, West Virginia's Major Elmer Prince
The "Hood" was transporting World War II GIs back home to the United States.

75. 'Hood Victory Ship' Passing Another Ship In Atlantic

IDNO:
038355
Title:
'Hood Victory Ship' Passing Another Ship In Atlantic
Date:
1946
Description:
The "Hood" was transporting World War II GIs back home to the United States.
Photograph was probably taken by Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia, who was aboard this transport.

76. Homeward Bound World War II GIs Looking Towards U.S.A.

IDNO:
038356
Title:
Homeward Bound World War II GIs Looking Towards U.S.A.
Date:
1946/Spring
Description:
Photograph was probably taken by Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia, who was aboard this transport.
Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia, was aboard this transport as it brought home many other war-weary soldiers from Europe.

77. Shoreline of New York In View As Victory Ship Enters U.S.A.

IDNO:
038357
Title:
Shoreline of New York In View As Victory Ship Enters U.S.A.
Date:
1946/Spring
Description:
Army Major Elmer Prince of Morgantown, West Virginia, was aboard this transport as it brought home many other war-weary soldiers from Europe.
Leo Bocage included this photograph in a paper he wrote as student at West Virginia University in 1946. The assignment was for veteran's to write about their experiences while in the military during World War II. The boys in the photograph are not identified.

78. Four Young Okinawans Enjoy Prank, Okinawa, Japan

IDNO:
038815
Title:
Four Young Okinawans Enjoy Prank, Okinawa, Japan
Date:
1945
Description:
Leo Bocage included this photograph in a paper he wrote as student at West Virginia University in 1946. The assignment was for veteran's to write about their experiences while in the military during World War II. The boys in the photograph are not identified.
West Virginia University student, Leo Bocage included this photograph in a paper he wrote in 1946 regarding his experiences while in the military during World War II. Fermenting sake was the Okinawa's largest industry.

79. Destroyed Sake Plant After Battle of Okinawa

IDNO:
038816
Title:
Destroyed Sake Plant After Battle of Okinawa
Date:
1945
Description:
West Virginia University student, Leo Bocage included this photograph in a paper he wrote in 1946 regarding his experiences while in the military during World War II. Fermenting sake was the Okinawa's largest industry.
This photograph was included in G. W. Walls' post-war narrative documenting his service with Seabees during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Walls was from Morgantown, West Virginia.

80. Seventy Second Naval Construction Battalion, 'Seabees', Guam

IDNO:
038817
Title:
Seventy Second Naval Construction Battalion, 'Seabees', Guam
Date:
1945/08/05
Description:
This photograph was included in G. W. Walls' post-war narrative documenting his service with Seabees during World War II in the Pacific Theater. Walls was from Morgantown, West Virginia.
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.

81. World War II Propaganda Leaflet 'Shelled' at British in Africa and France by Germans

IDNO:
038818
Title:
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.
This post card photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Charles K. McWhorter's narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The Our River on the right, borders between Luxembourg and Germany. This area was on the heavily fortified Siegfried Line in Germany. After a bloody five day offensive in January, 1945, McWhorter's unit, the 319th Infantry of the 80th Division broke through the line into Germany.

82. Sure and Our Rivers in Luxembourg and Germany

IDNO:
038830
Title:
Sure and Our Rivers in Luxembourg and Germany
Date:
ca. 1936
Description:
This post card photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Charles K. McWhorter's narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The Our River on the right, borders between Luxembourg and Germany. This area was on the heavily fortified Siegfried Line in Germany. After a bloody five day offensive in January, 1945, McWhorter's unit, the 319th Infantry of the 80th Division broke through the line into Germany.
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."

83. American Soldier Louis Piccola Standing Among Rubble of House in Holland During World War II

IDNO:
038831
Title:
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."
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.

84. American Soldiers Standing Among Rubble of Houses in Holland During World War II

IDNO:
038832
Title:
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.