Photograph of Eugene Ward and Rafela Vanadia Ward, on left, posing with another man and woman after a wedding in Abilene, Texas. The men wear their military uniforms and hold their hands on the women's shoulders. An American flag is visible to the left.

Photograph of an unidentified soldier standing on the porch steps of a clapboard building. He holds a jacket in his left hand and a box of some kind under the same arm.

Photograph of two unidentified soldiers in dress uniforms, with cigarettes in their mouths, posing on the steps of a clapboard building.

Photograph of Rafela Vanadia Ward sitting on the lap of her husband Eugene Ward in front of a painted backdrop. An American flag is visible to the left.

Photograph of Eugene J. Ward posing with his father, Walter Ward, in front of a brick building. They both wear long overcoats and hats.

Photograph of Eugene J. Ward and an unidentified friend posing together in their dress uniforms.

Photograph of Eugene J. Ward doing dishes over a large metal can while on maneuvers in Tennessee. Other large cans and tins are visible around him, and there are trees behind him.

Photograph of Eugene Ward and his wife Rafela Vanadia Ward, who wears Eugene's military uniform, posing together on a couch.

Photograph of Eugene J. Ward and an unidentified friend posing together in a field, with several buildings in the background.

Photograph of Eugene J. Ward and a friend posing together after ten days in England.

Photograph of Eugene J. Ward, to the right, posing with an unidentified friend on the steps leading to the door of a clapboard house.

Photograph of Eugene J. Ward in his military uniform, with a photograph of a bronze star medal inset to the right. The text on the photograph reads: "17th Armored Infantry Battalion. Eugene J Ward T5 Halftrack Driver for B Company of 17th Armored Infantry Battalion Bronze Star Recipient".

Photograph of three soldiers, including Eugene J. Ward on the left, posing by a fence in front of a building.

Photograph of Eugene J. Ward's dog tags and several awards on a red surface. The text on the photo reads: "General Orders number 81 July 27, 1945 Award of the Bronze Star Medal to : Eugene J Ward 32523540, Technician Fifth Grade (then Private First Class), Company B, 17th Armored Infantry Battalion, for Heroic Achievement on 31 March 1945 in the vicinity of Boxberg Germany. During an attack on Boxberg an order was given to bring ammunition up on foot as it was deemed impossible to drive a vehicle through the enemy artillery barrage, Technician Fifth Grade Ward, driver of the ammunition Half-track, voluntarily loaded his Half-track with ammunition and drove it successfully through intense fire to the designated positions. This action was strongly instrumental in successfully carrying out the attack. Entered military service from New York, New York".

Photograph of a gun, its holster, and a dagger belonging to Eugene J. Ward on display. The text on the photo reads: "Eugene J Ward T5 Halftrack Driver for B Company of 17th AIB. Walther P38 Gun with Holster and SS Dagger brought home as Souvenirs of War in Europe".

Photograph of the members of B company of the 17th Armored Infantry Battalion posing together in front of a building while on leave in Paris, France. Eugene Ward stands fourth from the left in the second row.

Photograph of Rafela Vanadia Ward sitting on a couch wearing her husband's, Eugene Ward, military uniform.

Photograph of three soldiers, including Eugene J. Ward on the left, posing by a fence in front of a building.