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[World War II Memories: Frank M. Smith, Jr.]

Description: Autobiographical text describing Frank M. Smith, Jr.'s experiences during World War II and the Korean War, including his training, his time in the army reserves, and being stationed in Germany.
Date: unknown
Creator: Smith, Frank M., Jr.
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

Arlington World War II Memories

Description: Compilation of biographical and autobiographical information about persons from Arlington, Texas who served during World War II. It includes narratives, copies of letters, forms, newspaper clippings, photographs, and other items detailing their lives and service.
Date: unknown
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Ammo Dump]

Description: Photograph of a field with a large cloud of smoke above it and trees in the distance. A handwritten note on the back says, "Ammunition Dump Blown up by the Krauts near Warburg, Germany, April 1945."
Date: April 1945
Creator: Roberts, Cecil E.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Party at Burkanstadf]

Description: Photograph of a room set up for a party for the 14th Tank Battalion in Burkanstadf. Streamers hang from the ceiling, and there are three tables with chairs placed to make room for a dance floor.
Date: May 1945
Creator: Roberts, Cecil E.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[German Ruins]

Description: Photograph of the ruins of a building, taken immediately after the German surrender on May 8, 1945. The ground is strewn with rubble and dirt, and people stand to the right.
Date: May 8, 1945
Creator: Roberts, Cecil E.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Group of Soldiers]

Description: Photograph of a group of soldiers standing around a tank. A note on the back reads: "The day we were pulled out of St. Vith by the 82nd Airborne."
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Roberts, Cecil E.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Postcard with Charles Hawkes]

Description: Postcard with a copy of a photograph showing Charles Hawkes in Paris, France with the Eiffel Tower in the background. Hawkes is standing in his military uniform. A handwritten note on the back says "Charles Hawkes, 1944 or 5 - just after the war - my dad in Paris." The postcard is an advertisement for the book "To Talk of Many Things" by George Hawkes, from Charla Hawkes Price for Ebby Halliday Realtors. It also has a note saying "Honor our Veterans this Month, Take one to lunch!" and includes … more
Date: 2003~
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[5 Italian Lire]

Description: Bill worth five Italian lire from 1943. The front has a decorative green border with the words "Allied Military Currency;" text in the center of the bill says "Issued in Italy, cinque (five 5 five) lire" and "series of 1943 A." The back of the bill has a complex design in blue with the words "Allied Military Currency" at the center. In the corners of the design are the phrases "freedom of speech," "freedom of religion," "freedom from want," and "freedom from fear."
Date: 1943
Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Paul J. Bouda]

Description: Photograph of Paul J. Bouda standing with one foot on the front bumper of a truck. Other trucks can be seen in the background.
Date: October 1944
Creator: Roberts, Cecil E.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Soldiers Outside Building]

Description: Photograph of a group of soldiers standing outside a building. They are identified as Cunningham, Ugent, Schmidf, Kinsinger, Ziegler, Gross, Dro, and Fox.
Date: December 18, 1944
Creator: Roberts, Cecil E.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library

[Pulling Truck Out of Mud]

Description: Photograph of a Red Cross truck stuck in the mud. A tank faces the truck, and appears to be pulling it out. There are soldiers on the tank, and others walk by the truck. Cecil Roberts is second from the left.
Date: 1944
Creator: Roberts, Cecil E.
Partner: University of Texas at Arlington Library
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