Joseph Mirota was an avid letter writer during his three plus years in the 10th Special Services Company, U. S. Army during WWII. From his first day upon arriving at Fort Dix, New Jersey on August 24, 1942 through his final departure for home from San Francisco, California on December 26, 1945, Joseph wrote letters … Continue reading Joseph E. Mirota – The WWII letters
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Friends and Family – 1937 – Hunterdon County, New Jersey
These four neighborhood friends posed for the camera in 1937 at the Mirota farm in Readington Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Luckily for me, their names were written on the back of the picture. I have also seen Helen's last name spelled Dichar, and Walter's last name as Wroble. Eddie's first name was Nicholas, but … Continue reading Friends and Family – 1937 – Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Family Friends Friday – Szurick and Stacks Family – 1943
In this lovely family photograph from 1943, Mrs. Eva Stacks is standing in the middle with her family around her, at their home on Railroad Avenue, in Whitehouse Station, New Jersey. She has her hands on the shoulders of her two sons, Nicholas and Michael Szurick. Nick is the one wearing the Navy uniform, … Continue reading Family Friends Friday – Szurick and Stacks Family – 1943