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  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.
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  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.
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  "Soldier's Individual Pay Record."

  The booklet belonged to Private First Class John Rison Jones of Huntsville, Alabama.
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  "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.
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  "Paris Pass (Form #1)."

  This pass grants John Rison Jones 72 hours in Paris, France, in May 1945.
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  Certificate verifying John Rison Jones' return to the United States from France on the M.S. John Ericsson.

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  104th Timberwolves arriving at Staten Island, New York, Pier 16, on the S.S. Monterey.

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  104th Timberwolves arriving at Staten Island, New York, Pier 16, on the S.S. Monterey.

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  "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.
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  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.