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1. Booklet - Farragut, Idaho Naval Training Station

   Booklet: "United States Naval Training Station, Farragut, Idaho". Gives pictorial and written background depicting life at Farragut training station. Belonged to Donald H.Ostlie. Donald Ostlie enlisted in the U. S. Navy on June 26, 1944 and was sent over with the amphibious forces to fight in World War II in the South Pacific at Okinawa and Iwo Jima. He was one of many who landed in Japan on V-Day. The museum has two of his uniforms 2009-015...

   Record Type: Archive

   
2. Clipping, Magazine - Edwin F. Albrecht

   Scanned "We Salute Edwin F. Albrecht" biography from the May, 1983 issue of the Veterans of Foreigh War Charles McLaughlin Post 906 Newsletter. Edwin F. Albrecht received his draft notice on December 9, 1942. He was in the 5th Armored Division, spending 21 months at Fort Knox, KY and 18 months in Europe. After training at the Armored school at Fort Knox he was an instructor for 13 months. He went overseas to England on June 2, 1944 as part of...

   Record Type: Archive

   
3. Knife - Knife & sheath

   U. S. Navy Mark 2 knife and sheath. " Robeson Shuredge" is printed on the blade. Sheath is lightweight and can be hung from a belt. Used by Donald H. Ostlie in World War II. Donald Ostlie enlisted in the U. S. Navy on June 26, 1944 and was sent over with the amphibious forces to fight in World War II in the South Pacific at Okinawa and Iwo Jima. He was one of many who landed in Japan on V-Day.

   Record Type: Object

   
4. Knife - Knife & two sheaths

   Heavy knife "US Model 1917 C.T." with black blade and double sheath. The inner sheath is covered with stretched skin stitched with sinew; the outer sheath of canvas with a leather tip is marked "A-K-Co. 1918 R.H.S." and can be attached to a belt. Possessed by Donald H. Ostlie in World War II. Donald Ostlie enlisted in the U. S. Navy on June 26, 1944 and was sent over with the amphibious forces to fight in World War II in the South Pacific ...

   Record Type: Object

   
5. Opener, Can - Go Army can opener

   Go Army can opener made by Malllin Hdwe, Shelby, Ohio. Directions for use and sterilizing are on the paper sleeve. Donor Dorothy Klawitter writes "Ed Klawitter used this can opener to open the cans that they had in their K-rations (or it might have been C-rations). This was the food they got to eat when he was fighting in Africa and Italy, having been in the 34th Division called the Red Bull Division. I remember he was not very fond of either...

   Record Type: Object

   
6. Poster - Donald Hlavka, 1945

   Oversize photographic poster of Donald Hlavka. Photo was taken when he was discharged from the Army in May 1945. The poster was used by the Minnesota Historical Society for their Minnesota's Greatest Generation exhibit in 2009.

   Record Type: Archive

   
7. Print, Photographic - 10 Army Airmen in front of an airplane

   Sepia toned photograph of 10 Army Airmen in front of an airplane c. 1943. LeRoy Teschendorf, son of Frank and Mildred Teschendorf, Glencoe, is third from left in the front row. World War II era.

   Record Type: Photo

   
8. Print, Photographic - American Campaign medal

   Scanned image of the American Campaign medal awarded to John Paul Hansen. John P. Hansen of Hutchinson was killed in action November 20, 1943 at 24 years of age. He was killed as a result of an explosion in the gun turret area of the USS Mississippi ship. His body was buried at sea. He was awarded the Purple Heart. John was the son of Mr. & Mrs. John Henry Hansen who were residents of Hutchinson. The donor's husband, Earl Taylor, was a neph...

   Record Type: Photo

   
9. Print, Photographic - American Defense medal

   Scanned image of the American Defense medal awarded to John Paul Hansen. John P. Hansen of Hutchinson was killed in action November 20, 1943 at 24 years of age. He was killed as a result of an explosion in the gun turret area of the USS Mississippi ship. His body was buried at sea. He was awarded the Purple Heart. John was the son of Mr. & Mrs. John Henry Hansen who were residents of Hutchinson. The donor's husband, Earl Taylor, was a nephe...

   Record Type: Photo

   
10. Print, Photographic - Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal

    Scanned image of the Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal awarded to John Paul Hansen. John P. Hansen of Hutchinson was killed in action November 20, 1943 at 24 years of age. He was killed as a result of an explosion in the gun turret area of the USS Mississippi ship. His body was buried at sea. He was awarded the Purple Heart. John was the son of Mr. & Mrs. John Henry Hansen who were residents of Hutchinson. The donor's husband, Earl Taylor, was...

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. Print, Photographic - Edwin F. Albrecht, 1944

    Framed color photograph of Edwin F. Albrecht dressed in his Army uniform. He is standing at a Welcome to Minnesota highway department sign. The photo was processed on June 20, 1944. Brown cardboard easel frame with mylar. The museum has his biography 2009-0350-001, overcoat 2009-0350-002, uniform 2009-0350-003, and another Army photo 2009-0350-005. A copy of the photograph is in Archives-People-Photo Box-"A" Albrecht.

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. Print, Photographic - Edwin F. Albrecht-WWII

    Framed color tinted photograph of Edwin F. Albrecht in his Army uniform. Framed in a gold metal frame with an easel back. The frame has a United States emblem at the top and glass insert. The museum has his biography 2009-0350-001, overcoat 2009-0350-002, uniform 2009-0350-003, and another Army photo 2009-0350-004. A copy of the photograph is in Archives-People-Photo Box-"A" Albrecht.

    Record Type: Photo

    
13. Print, Photographic - George Schaeve

    Scanned black & white photograph of George Schaeve of Biscay MN in military uniform of World War II.

    Record Type: Photo

    
14. Print, Photographic - Harold John Hoof

    Black and white photograph of Harold John Hoof of Hutchinson, MN wearing his U. S. Army uniform. Harold was drafted 4/25/1944 and served with the 88th Infantry Battalion, 351st Infantry Regiment, Company 1 as a rifleman in WWII and was stationed in Italy. He was honorably discharged 1/2/1946 with the rank of PFC.

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15. Print, Photographic - John P. Hansen WWII medals

    Scanned image of four war medals awarded to John Paul Hansen. John P. Hansen of Hutchinson was killed in action November 20, 1943 at 24 years of age. He was killed as a result of an explosion in the gun turret area of the USS Mississippi ship. His body was buried at sea. John was the son of Mr. & Mrs. John Henry Hansen who were residents of Hutchinson. The donor's husband, Earl Taylor, was a nephew of John P. Hansen.

    Record Type: Photo

    
16. Print, Photographic - Leonard Lerberg, 1945

    Tinted photograph of Leonard Lerberg in U.S. Air Force uniform, 1945. Leonard Lerberg was born in Grand Forks, ND March 14, 1920. He enlisted in the U.S. Army December 1940; transferred to U.S. Army Air Force June 1, 1941; graduated at Barksdale, LA Jan. 2, 1942; advanced to rank of Major in U.S.A.A.F. March 1944.

    Record Type: Photo

    
17. Print, Photographic - Leroy Teschendorf

    Tinted portrait photograph of Leroy Teshendorf, Plato, Minnesota, taken by Bawden Studio, St. Paul.

    Record Type: Photo

    
18. Print, Photographic - Military tank

    Black & white photograph of a military tank stuck in mud. Has a cross on the side. World War II. Photo belonged to David Tewes, cousin of Elsie Wegner.

    Record Type: Photo

    
19. Print, Photographic - Purple Heart medal

    Scanned image of the Purple Heart medal awarded to John Paul Hansen. John P. Hansen of Hutchinson was killed in action November 20, 1943 at 24 years of age. He was killed as a result of an explosion in the gun turret area of the USS Mississippi ship. His body was buried at sea. John was the son of Mr. & Mrs. John Henry Hansen who were residents of Hutchinson. The donor's husband, Earl Taylor, was a nephew of John P. Hansen.

    Record Type: Photo

    
20. Print, Photographic - Schaeve, George

    NAME: Schaeve, George O. ADDRESS: Silver Lake, formerly of Biscay, MN ENLISTMENT DATE: DISCHARGE DATE: BRANCH OF SERVICE: U. S. Army RANK: Private First Class SERIAL NUMBER: BASIC TRAINING AT: UNIT/COMPANY: Co. B., 4th 1st Regt., Com. Fac. PJG & CIT, Battle Creek. MI WHERE WERE YOU LOCATED DURING YOUR TOUR OF DUTY: England Mediterranean, and North Africa during World War II. WHAT WAS YOUR MAIN JOB IN THE SERVI...

    Record Type: Photo