[William Hahn's Military Discharge Certificate] (open access)

[William Hahn's Military Discharge Certificate]

Certificate of William Hahn's honorable discharge from the United States Army. One side contains his vital information and military history.
Date: February 11, 1945
Creator: United States. Army.
Object Type: Legal Document
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ocean View of Manhattan Island]

Photograph of Manhattan Island as seen from a far distance across a mostly calm ocean. Faint images of buildings can be seen.
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Aircraft Carrier Tied at Pier]

Photograph of an aircraft carrier that has been tied to a pier on the left side of the photo. A tugboat can be seen between the two piers near the center of the photo. A table, two small flags, a ladder, a light, and a blurry hand can be seen in the foreground close to the camera.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Buildings of Camp Kilmer]

Photograph of buildings and open lots at Camp Kilmer in New Jersey. Two men can be seen walking between two automobiles in an open lot next to a two story building with triangular framework to the right. Buildings and a water tower can be seen in the background to the left.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldier Standing by Barracks]

Photograph of a soldier wearing a khaki uniform and garrison cap while standing in front of a barrack building.
Date: [1943..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Two Ships at Dock]

Photograph of two ships docked in New York Harbor. The ship to the left is docked beside a pier building that has two columns with a star and stripes standing at its front. This leftmost ship is shadowed by the looming pier building. A brightly illuminated ship sits on the right side of the photo. One of these ships is identified as the SS M. I. T. Victory.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Distant Ocean View of the Statue of Liberty]

Photograph of the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Ships can be seen in the distance, and the Statue of Liberty has been indicated with a white arrow near the center of the photo.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Tugboat and Ships in New York Harbor]

Photograph of a tugboat and ships in New York Harbor. The tugboat, in the foreground, is surrounded by white waves. It has a low deck, a higher upper deck, and a smokestack that has the letter S written on its side. A series of four ships can be seen in the background, with each progressively farther away from the camera.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers Bathing in a Creek]

Photograph of soldiers bathing in a creek that is overgrown with tall grass. The young men are in various states of dress in and beside the non-visible creek. Trucks can be seen parked among trees to the left and right sides of the photo, and a tent is visible in the center of the background.
Date: Summer 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ocean View of New York City]

Photograph of New York City as seen from a ship from the ocean.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ocean View of the Statue of Liberty]

Photograph of the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. Ships can be seen in the distance, and the Statue of Liberty has been indicated with a white arrow near the center of the photo.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Army Transportation Corps Welcoming Boat]

Photograph of a welcoming boat operated by the U.S. Army Transportation Corps. Crew members can be seen standing on the top deck wearing dark uniforms. Flags fly from ropes attached to a mast, and three American flags are attached near the stern of the boat. "Welcome Home - Well Done" is written on a banner on the vessel's side.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ocean View of Coney Island]

Photograph of Coney Island as seen from a far distance across a mostly calm ocean.
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldier in Front of a Large Tent]

Photograph of a uniformed soldier standing in front of a brick house with lattice windows. The soldier, Olin Culloms, is wearing a dress uniform and a peaked cap.
Date: December 25, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Ocean View of Coney Island]

Photograph of Coney Island as seen from a far distance across a slightly choppy ocean.
Date: [1942..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers in Various States of Undress]

Photograph of soldiers in various states of dress in a clearing between a forest and tall shrubs. Articles of clothing can be seen scattered in the branches of shrubs in the foreground and background. A fully dressed soldier in a camouflage uniform and helmet walks from the right.
Date: Summer 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Piers of New York City]

Photograph of piers of New York City as seen from aboard a ship. The deck of the ship is visible in the foreground. A rope wall and then a metal wall line the deck. Piles of rope can be seen on deck, as well as taut ropes that are attached to objects off-camera. Two long piers are visible behind the rope wall, and trees can be seen in the distance behind them. "Welcome Boat" is written on the reverse side of the photo.
Date: [1944..1945]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History