Copy of George A. Kahdy's certificate of service. A note on the front of the certificate states "Active duty as an officer July 6, 1942 through Dec. 31, 1945. Active duty as enlisted man Sept. 16, 1940-July 5, 1942. Total active duty WWII Sept. 16,…
Photograph of Platoon 111 of the Marine Barracks at Parris Island, South Carolina. The photograph is framed and includes about 70 men. Charlie Joseph is in the third row, fourth from the left.
Scanned copy of the formal surrender of Japan during World War II signed by various officers in the US military given to Charles Joseph to commemorate the end of the war.
Joe Salem photographed with his wife Amelia Wehbie sitting together dressed in their military uniforms. Joe was in Army intelligence and Amelia was in the Red Cross from 1942 to 1944.
The autobiography of Edward C. Saleeby, revised in 2001. It contains detailed reminiscences of his childhood, time serving in the United States military during World War II, and his marriage and children. In addition to covering Saleeby's own life,…
"Memoirs" by Wadea Kassab recounts Wadea's life from his childhood in Damascus and Bloudan, to his immigration to America in 1889, and through his pursuit of education and a career in dentistry.
This manuscript by Aelyas Kassab is a history of the Kassab family and a biography of Aelyas's own life. It begins with Aelyas's grandfather Elyas Kassab, born in 1814, and traces the family through the 19th century
An American War Dads card that belonged to Philip Shehdan, son of Beshara Shehdan. Philip enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1945, as soon as he turned 18 and graduated from high school.
From Trey Matthews: "Joseph Safy, son of George Joseph and Susie Safy. Joseph was killed in action when his plane was shot down over Germany during WWII on 9 Sep 1944. He was interred in Lorraine American Cemetery in France."
A portrait photograph, identified as "Thelma [Knuckley]'s brother," depicts Stephen Joseph Knuckley during his World War II military service circa 1942. He is wearing a formal U.S. military uniform with a patch that reads "Training Command." There…
A portrait photograph of Joseph Zaytoun in his military uniform and garrison cap during World War II. On his coat pocket, shirt collar, and cap he is wearing a multitude of pins.
A black and white photograph of Joseph Zaytoun posing with his hand on his left leg. He is wearing a military uniform with what seems to be Lieutenant bars on his collar. At the bottom, it reads, "The picture you just came from was taken in front of…
Edward "Pop Charlie" R. Habit Jr.'s placement on the roster of death provided by Chowan County. He was killed in action at 18 years of age in the Invasion of Normandy, France, during World War II.
Caption: "U.S. Navy Landing Craft Aboard U.S. Navy LST [Note: Landing Ship, Tank]."
A photograph taken by Mitchell Baddour during his time serving in the US Navy.
Leo Moses serving in the Philippines during World War II. The back of the photo is labeled "Philippines This was taken in untaken territory, of course I didn't know it at the time. Oct. 27 - 1944 -"
Philip Moses reading a copy of the Lake City Reporter newspaper in Southern Germany. A sign behind him says 30 kilometers to Heilbronn and 86 to Stuttgart.
A photograph of Joseph Zaytoun kissing Thelma Zaytoun as he leaves for Norfolk to go overseas. Beside them is a car parked on a sandy beach in Camp Lejeune, NC. Joseph Zaytoun wears a military uniform and holds a large duffle bag while Thelma Zaytoun…
A photograph of Joseph Zaytoun and Thelma Zaytoun kissing before he leaves for Norfolk to go overseas. Behind them is water and a row of houses in Camp Lejeune, NC. Joseph Zaytoun wears a military uniform and jacket while Thelma Zaytoun wears a thick…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun, Joseph Zaytoun, and Thelma Zaytoun before Joseph leaves for Norfolk to go overseas. In the background is water and a row of houses in Camp Lejeune, NC. Ellis Zaytoun stands next to a car with his hands in his pockets…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun, Isabelle Zaytoun, Joseph Zaytoun, and Thelma Zaytoun standing next to a car before Joseph Zaytoun leaves for Norfolk to go overseas. Behind them is water and a row of houses in Camp Lejeune, NC. Ellis Zaytoun wears a…
A photograph of Agnes Zaytoun and Joseph Zaytoun before Joseph leaves for Norfolk to go overseas. Behind them is water and a row of houses in Camp Lejeune, NC. Agnes Zaytoun wears a patterned knee length fur coat while Joseph Zaytoun wears a military…
A photograph of Isabelle Zaytoun and Joseph Zaytoun standing next to a car before he leaves for Norfolk to go overseas. Behind them is water and a row of houses in Camp Lejeune, NC. Isabelle Zaytoun wears a dark-colored knee length fur coat while…
A photograph of Ellis Zaytoun and Joseph Zaytoun shaking hands before Joseph Zaytoun leaves for Norfolk to go overseas. In the background is water and a row of houses in Camp Lejeune, NC. Thelma Zaytoun stands off to the side in a buttoned up coat.…
A photograph of Joseph Zaytoun standing next to a tree in the Pacific during WWII. He holds his helmet and has a towel draped over the shoulder of his informal military uniform. In the background is a large tent and palm trees. Dated July 12, 1944.
A photograph of a man named Jenkins from Charlotte, NC, and Joseph Zaytoun standing next to each other with their hands on their hips while located in the Pacific during WWII. Jenkins and Joseph wear matching military uniforms and look at each other.…
A photograph of Joseph Zaytoun shirtless and smoking while sitting on a fallen tree in the Pacific. In the background are palm trees and a sign pointing toward the Division Exchange Office. Dated 1945.
A photograph of Joseph Zaytoun shirtless and smoking while standing in front of the Division Exchange Office doors. This photograph was taken while Joseph was stationed in the Pacific during World War II. Dated 1945.
A photograph of Joseph Zaytoun shirtless and sitting on a boat while smoking. This photograph was taken while Joseph was stationed in the Pacific during World War II. Dated 1945.
A photograph of Joseph Zaytoun sitting on his knees at the beach while waves crash behind him. This photograph was taken while Joseph was stationed in the Pacific during World War II. Dated 1945.
A photograph of Joseph Zaytoun sitting on the beach while the ocean is calm behind him. This photograph was taken while Joseph was stationed in the Pacific during World War II. Dated 1945.
