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Jimmy Hanson
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Portrait of Boatswain mate first class Jimmy Hanson, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hanson, 1215 Buckeye Road. The article in which the photograph appears details war experiences, and engagement to Ann C. Elias, a Detroit navy Anchorette.
May 12, 1944
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Lieutenant Leo F. Kosak
July 8, 1944
Navy Lieutenant Leo F. Kosak prior to reporting for active duty in Tucson, Arizona.
Kenneth Strauss
September 8, 1944
Portrait of Kenneth Strauss, chief gunners mate with the US Navy, on leave with his parents. Strauss is a former employee of the Wisconsin State Journal , and a graduate of Central High School.
Lieutenant William Briggs
May 26, 1944
Portrait of Lieutenant William Briggs prior to leaving Madison for New York and a Navy assignment. Before serving in the Navy, he was the county welfare director and assistant district attorney.
All-Soldier Art Contest at Truax Field
November 11, 1944
Soldier standing next to paintings from the third all-soldier art contest at Truax Field. The paintings are produced by soldiers at the recreational art program at Truax Field.
Family of World War II Serviceman Donkle
July 20, 1944
Mrs. Milton (Jean) Donkle and her two children, left to right, Judy and Jimmy, photographed prior to their departure to join Captain Donkle at Camp Crowder, Missouri.
