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Lieutenant William Briggs
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Portrait of Lieutenant William Briggs prior to leaving Madison for New York and a Navy assignment. Before serving in the Navy, he was the county welfare director and assistant district attorney.
May 26, 1944
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Lieutenant Leo F. Kosak
July 8, 1944
Navy Lieutenant Leo F. Kosak prior to reporting for active duty in Tucson, Arizona.
Kenneth Strauss
September 8, 1944
Portrait of Kenneth Strauss, chief gunners mate with the US Navy, on leave with his parents. Strauss is a former employee of the Wisconsin State Journal , and a graduate of Central High School.
Lieutenant W. James Atkins
June 22, 1944
Portrait of Lieutenant W. James Atkins, son of Mrs. Margaret M. Atkins, served with the British Eighth army of the American Field Service in the Middle East and Italy.
Mr. Streich, US Navy Sailor
May 19, 1945
Portrait of Mr. Streich, in U.S. Navy uniform.
Jimmy Hanson
May 12, 1944
Portrait of Boatswain mate first class Jimmy Hanson, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hanson, 1215 Buckeye Road. The article in which the photograph appears details war experiences, and engagement to Ann C. ...
