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Personnel Roster of 300th General Hospital.
"COOPER, Opal" is highlighted on the first page of the roster, and the final page has an image of First Lieutenant Margaret S. Buchanan. -
"Officer's Accrued Leave Record".
The document notes that the beginning of the officer's active duty was 26 September 1941 and lists the amount of leave he took and accrued each year since then. -
Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. Army Identification Card.
The front of the card displays an image of Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr., as well as his name, designation, and signature. The back notes his height at five feet, eight and a half inches, weight as 140 pounds, hair color as brown, and eye color as blue. It also notes his daye of birth, 9 November 1916, and has his left and right index fingerprints. The word "INACTIVE" is hole-punched into the card. -
"Occupational Force Travel Permit No. 047321."
The permit authorized M. Louis Salmon to travel from Vienna to Linz, Austria as part of a convoy. -
"Occupational Force Travel Permit No. 026379."
The permit authorized M. Louis Salmon to travel from Vienna to Bruck, Austria and return. -
Special orders for Louis Salmon's leave in Switzerland and Italy.
The orders outline Salmon's schedule and includes notes about using currency in Switzerland. The orders were stamped by Swiss border control. -
"Important Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces on Leave in Switzerland."
The pamphlet includes "General information concerning food rationing in Switzerland," "Export restrictions when leaving the country," and information about Swiss culture. The pamphlet is missing pages 3 and 4. -
Roster of Alabama Polytechnic Institute student reservists called to World War II active duty.
Alabama Polytechnic Institute is known today as Auburn University. The reservists listed were assigned to report to Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; Camp Blanding, Florida; Camp Shelby, Mississippi; and Fort McPherson, Georgia for basic training. -
"Army Exchange Ration Card - European Theater."
The card was issued to and signed by M. Louis Salmon. -
"Currency Exchange Control Book."
The book includes details about Salmon's exchange transactions while stationed in Europe in spring 1946. -
"Paris Pass (Form #1)."
This pass grants John Rison Jones 72 hours in Paris, France, in May 1945. -
"Vienna Pass."
The pass certified that the bearer was a member of the Vienna Garrison. The pass belonged to Louis Salmon. -
"Owner's Inventory with Certificates, Affidavits and Customs Declaration."
This inventory details John Rison Jones' belongings that were shipped to Fort McPherson, Georgia, from Europe after World War II. The list includes clothing and equipment, including a camera with accessories, film, and postcards. -
"Soldier's Individual Pay Record."
The booklet belonged to Private First Class John Rison Jones of Huntsville, Alabama. -
Certified Copy of Army of the United States Honorable Discharge belonging to John Rison Jones.
The form notes that Jones was a rifleman and "Expert & Combat Infantry Man Sharpshooter." It also includes details of Jones' enlistment, qualifications, decorations, pay, and service dates and locations. -
Correspondence concerning the "POM Eligibility of Officer Recently Returned From Overseas Theatre."
In this correspondence, 1st Lieutenant Wallace M. Telford writes to the commanding general at Fort McPherson in Georgia about Edwin D. Burwell Jr. He requests information on the eligibility of returning Major Burwell, who has recently returned from the Italian Campaign, to service overseas within six months of his return. -
Extract document listing army members.
The document provides the members' ranks, names, ASNs, ARMs, ASRs, and organizations. -
Duty reassignment for Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. was assigned to move from the 1147th to the 1103rd Engineer Combat Group. -
"Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."
A photograph of Louis Salmon in his Army uniform is featured on the postcard. -
"The 'High' Command."
Salmon is pictured at center. -
S/Sgt. John J. Dunn in Nantes, France.
Louis Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "One of the best friends I have. MLS." -
PFC. James Joseph Higgins and S/Sgt. Albert McCrea in Nantes, France.
Louis Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "Higgins is my boy -- I have spoiled the lad to the degree that I alone can get him to work. He is only nineteen years old, but every inch a soldier, regardless of appearance. McCrea is a natural actor -- he should be on the stage. He is twenty-five." -
Soldiers outside "Cafe Dingbat."
Louis Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "In the doorway with Dunn is 'Big Steve' Toth -- the most respected man in the company -- not is virtues, oh!no! his power and ability to drink. He's all man!" -
"Me and Mike outside Chateau in Blain, France."
Louis Salmon is pictured at left. -
"Me and Mike in 'Item 2.' "
Louis Salmon is pictured at left, in a Jeep on the grounds of a chateau in Blain, France. -
Louis Salmon and soldiers in Blain, France.
Pictured left to right are Capt. Gangwere, Salmon, Mike, Paul, and Bob Bell. -
"Zeigler Again!"
Louis Salmon, pictured at far right, and soldiers outside "Cafe Dingbat." Salmon's note on the reverse of the photo reads, "How 'bout my stance? Had a mustache then --". -
" 'The Boss!' Yep, that character is me."
Salmon is pictured at front left in front of "Cafe Dingbat," smoking a cigarette. -
"Sgt. Mike Velez - Aug, 1945."
Velez stands in front of makeshift showers. -
Louis Salmon and a fellow soldier in Nantes, France.
Salmon is pictured at right. -
Louis Salmon and fellow soldiers in camp.
Salmon is pictured in the center of the photo. -
Louis Salmon and fellow soldiers.
Salmon is pictured kneeling in the front row, third from left. -
Louis Salmon and a fellow soldier in France.
Salmon is pictured at right.