Welcome Home Ron! | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Welcome Home Ron!

Welcome Home Ron! | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
A young man is sitting next to an older man and woman. Behind them is a sign with eight stars on it, and the text:
WELCOME HOME RON! 
NUMBER EIGHT IS HOME TO STAY
WE GAVE OUR ALL FOR THE U.S.A.
MOM AND DAD

Caption reads: "<b>The last of eight sons</b> of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Wycklendt of 2815 W. Brown st. has completed his military service. Ronald Wycklendt, 23, posed with his parents in front of a 'Welcome Home" sign at their home. Besides Ronald, who was stationed in Korea for two years, two other Wycklendt sons served in the army, two in the air force, and three in the navy. The sons all live in Milwaukee. The Wycklendts have four married daughters also."
DESCRIPTION
A young man is sitting next to an older man and woman. Behind them is a sign with eight stars on it, and the text: WELCOME HOME RON! NUMBER EIGHT IS HOME TO STAY WE GAVE OUR ALL FOR THE U.S.A. MOM AND DAD Caption reads: "The last of eight sons of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Wycklendt of 2815 W. Brown st. has completed his military service. Ronald Wycklendt, 23, posed with his parents in front of a 'Welcome Home" sign at their home. Besides Ronald, who was stationed in Korea for two years, two other Wycklendt sons served in the army, two in the air force, and three in the navy. The sons all live in Milwaukee. The Wycklendts have four married daughters also."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:149519
Creation Date: 09 13 1958
Creator Name:Milwaukee Journal
City:Milwaukee
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:CF 6738
Original Dimensions:9.5 x 7.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Signs and signboards
Outdoor photography
Women
Patriotism
Eyeglasses
Dwellings
Korean War, 1950-1953
Soldiers
Family
Men
Clothing and dress

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