This photograph shows four of the Wasik family from Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania that served during World War Two and the Korean War. The memorial stone marker is at the entrance to the farm of John Wasik (1887-1934) and Katarzyna "Katie" Bronczyk Wasik (1895-1981), where they raised twelve children. The marker reads that nine sons … Continue reading Military Monday – Wasik Family of Pennsylvania
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(Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Three Men With a Car
Today's photograph was taken by James Doran of Harrison, New Jersey while overseas during World War Two, either in 1944 or 1945. Possibly it was taken in Normandy, France. Since I can't see any license plates on the beautiful old car, I'm really not sure. The three men are unknown, but rather dashing looking. Click … Continue reading (Almost) Wordless Wednesday – Three Men With a Car
Friday’s Faces From the Past – 1943 – Jimmy Doran and Friends
This lovely old photograph was taken in 1943 at Camp Gordon, in Augusta, Georgia, now called Fort Gordon. Jimmy Doran, of Harrison, New Jersey, is squatting in front on the right, with a buddy's arm thrown over his shoulder, and his hat askew. He was in Company I of the 12th Infantry Regimen, of the … Continue reading Friday’s Faces From the Past – 1943 – Jimmy Doran and Friends
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