This old cabinet photo card is a handsome portrait of Ulysses Roy Lockard, from Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Ulysses was born 26 July 1892, the son of Ulysses G. and Lee Emma Roy Lockard. He seems so sad and pensive in the picture. It looks like his dark frilly shirt, or blouse, was of a … Continue reading Ulysses Roy Lockard (1892-1918), of Lancaster County, PA – Lest We Forget
France
Thankful Thursday – Pvt. Paul Mitak – Lest We Forget
The beautiful photograph shown above is of Paul J. Mittak, taken at his beloved cousin's grave on Memorial Day 2007, at the Brittany American Cemetery in St. James, France. His son, Paul, very graciously shared the picture, because of a previous posting of mine in February about Private Paul Mitak. First, I am very thankful … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Pvt. Paul Mitak – Lest We Forget
Private Paul Mitak (1914-1944) – In Memoriam
In Memoriam today is in honor of Private Paul Mitak (1914-1944), killed in action during World War Two, in France on 21 August 1944. This photograph was taken at the Brittany American Cemetery in St. James, France, and sent to me via e-mail. The American Battle Monuments Commission webpage states this as a beginning declaration: … Continue reading Private Paul Mitak (1914-1944) – In Memoriam