Autobiographical text describing August W. Benner's experiences during World War II when the 3rd Platoon of Company B, 142 Infantry was captured near Limberg, France.

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.

Certificate honoring Zanna H. Pate for his service in the U.S. Navy, signed by William J. Clinton, President of the United States. There is an embossed gold eagle from the U.S. seal at the top of the page. Text: The United States of America honors the memory of Zanna H. Pate. This certificate is awarded by a grateful nation in recognition of devoted and selfless consecration to the service of our country in the Armed Forces of the United States.

Business card for Jack P. Hornaday, including a picture of Hornaday standing under a plane. His name is printed near the bottom of the card and two numbers are given under his name: one for Arlington, Texas and one for Cambria, California.

Blank, letter-sized envelope. The printed return address says: Rohne & Hoodenpyle, Attorneys at Law, 414 Arlington Bank & Trust Building, Arlington, Texas 76010.

Autobiographical text describing Charlie McFadin's experiences during World War II in the U.S. Army including a timeline of events with annotations and photographs.

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.

Form honorably discharging Justin L. Bible from the U.S. Air Force.

Special orders number 220, giving many soldiers leave, including Justin L. Bible, who is given leave for 12 months.

Report of separation for Justin L. Bible, documenting the end of his active duty in the U.S. Air Force.

Special orders number 10, promoting Justin L. Bible, among others, to staff sergeant.

Special orders number 39, recalling Justin L. Bible for 12 months.

Allotment authorization form filled out by Justin L. Bible.

Application for National Service Life Insurance filled by Justin L. Bible. There are instructions on the back of the application.

Allotment authorization between Justin L. Bible and his wife Laura L. Bible.

Application for a serviceman's readjustment allowance, filled out by Justin L. Bible.

Slip of paper filed for record in Grayson County. It reads: "The State of Texas, county of Grayson. I, J. C. Buchanan, Clerk of the County Court of said County, hereby certify that the foregoing instrument of writing, with it Certificate of Authentication, was filed for record in my office on the 14 day of Dec, 1945 at 3 o'clock P.M. and duly recorded this 19 day of Dec, 1945 in the Discharge Records of said County, in Vol. 8, pages 86. Witness my hand and seal of said Court at Sherman, Texas this 19 day of Dec, 1945. J. C. Buchanan, Clerk County Court, Grayson County, Texas."

Separation qualification record, detailing the jobs Justin L. Bible held in the army.

Birth announcement of Susan Lynne Dalby, born November 5, 1945, to Captain and Mrs. Marion Cranford Dalby. It is tied at the top with a pink ribbon.

Document signed by W. E. Kennedy, verifying the departure of a soldier under his command from the army.

Request from Justin L. Bible to release Japanese military equipment as his personal property. It reads: "SUBJECT: Japanese Military Equipment. AC/S A-2, Fifth Air Force, APO 710. 1. Request that the following items of Japanese military equipment now in my possession be cleared by War Department Agents and if released, be declared my personal property. 2. I hereby certify that these articles were secured on the field of battle and not secured on the Japanese mainland by looting. No ammunition or other explosives are included in this list. 1 rifle. 1 bayonet."

Permission for Japanese military equipment to be made Justin L. Bible's personal property. It reads: "SUBJECT: Japanese Military Equipment. TO: Whom it may concern. 1. The following items of Japanese military equipment are hereby declared to be the personal property of Justin L. Bible. This equipment is surplus to the various agencies of the War Department and its release conforms to the rules and regulations established by superior headquarters. 1 ea. Rifle #82798. 1 ea. Bayonet, with scabbard. Nil ea. Pistol, # (cannot be mailed). Nil ea. Sword. AUTHORITY: 8th Army operation directive #17 dated 29th Sept. 1945, Par. 9B."

Special orders number 131, transferring Justin L. Bible, among others, to the 11th Replacement Battalion.

Special orders number 165, transferring Justin L. Bible, among others, to the 11th Replacement Battalion.