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[Photograph of Soldiers at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in France]

Photograph of soldiers standing and looking at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier inside the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.
Date: September 28, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris, France]

Photograph of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier inside the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.
Date: September 28, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Arc de Triomphe]

Photograph of Arc de Triomphe in the middle of Place Charles de Gaulle in Paris, France.
Date: September 28, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Champs D'Elysee in Paris, France]

Photograph of people walking in the street Champs D'Elysee, with the Arc de Triomphe visible in the distance at the end of the street.
Date: September 28, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro Gardens]

Photograph of the Eiffel Tower, seen from the pool at Trocadéro Gardens, on the opposite side of the Seine.
Date: September 28, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Buildings in Paris, France]

Photograph of buildings in Paris, France. A handwritten note on the back of the photo says "Out of hotel window, Paris, France."
Date: September 28, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Battery "C" 493rd Armored]

Photograph of Battery "C" 493rd Armored at Camp Campbell, Kentucky from February 1943. In total there are four rows of soldiers.
Date: February 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Battery B, 493rd Armored Field Artillery]

Photograph of Battery B, 493rd Armored Field Artillery, at Camp Campbell, KY on February 28, 1943.
Date: February 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of Marseille, France]

Photograph of Marseille, France, seen from a hill facing across the city and towards the sea. A typed note on the back of the photo says "Seventh Army, Marseille, France. Panoramic of Marseille, port, and islands."
Date: August 28, 1944
Creator: Bonnard
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 28, 1945] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, September 28, 1945]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr., on September 28, 1945, telling them that he'll be on a ship to come home in a couple of days. He details how the camp he's stationed at is set up, including German prisoners of war who do K. P. He sets the goal of starting his life over again, and bemoans his loss of a Sergeant rating due to his absence from his original camp, but decides he doesn't care since he'll be a civilian again soon. He is excited to be home in time for deer season.
Date: September 28, 1945
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, January 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, January 28, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on January 28, 1943. He asks them to go visit a friend of his, and to buy him part of a war bond. He also tells them that he can't cash a check they sent him, so he is going to tear it up.
Date: January 28, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1944]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 28, 1944. Willis is sorry a friend named Jack broke his arm, but assures his parents that A&M has good doctors. His outfit is still working eleven hours a day, but he notes that they've been getting better food more often. He hopes he will get a 3 day pass soon, so he can travel.
Date: July 28, 1944
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his Parents, July 28, 1943]

Letter from John Todd Willis, Jr. to his parents Clara and John T. Willis, Sr. on July 28, 1943. He explains that the army sent some of his mail to the wrong place, discusses the weather, and asks after friends from home.
Date: July 28, 1943
Creator: Willis, John Todd, Jr.
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[U.S. Army Soldiers Posing by a House]

Photograph of five uniformed American soldiers standing in front of a jeep and beside a house in Gundelfingen, Germany. Three of the men stand while two kneel.
Date: June 28, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers by Tent]

Photograph of Alfred Rhoades and Alfred Roy Tyler standing by a tent while on maneuvers in Tennessee. Another unidentified man kneels in front of the tent. Vehicles and people are visible amid the trees in the background.
Date: September 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man by Sign]

Photograph of Lt. Albert Gaynes standing on the wooden posts of a half made sign in Brenner, Austria. It reads: "You are now entering Austria thru the courtesy of the". A house, a car, and a mountain are visible in the background.
Date: July 28, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nathan Levine Resting Outside Evacuation Station]

Photograph of Nathan Levine kneeling underneath the tent structure of an evacuation station. He is holding a helmet under his arm and kneels beside a blanket covered with a frying pan.
Date: September 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Nathan Levine Standing Outside Evacuation Station]

Photograph of Nathan Levine standing in front of the tent structure of an evacuation station. He is wearing an Army uniform, helmet, and a satchel. The man with his hands crossed in the background is Lieutenant Kurtz. Trees covered the background.
Date: September 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Johns, Carlton Sparks, and Dan Melli Sitting Outdoors]

Photograph of Johns, Carlton Sparks, and Dan Melli sitting together outside on the grounds of O'Reilly General Hospital in Missouri. Johns is wearing a tee shirt and slacks and lies on a blanket. Sparks is wearing a U.S. Army uniform and garrison cap while sitting. Melli is shirtless and wears shorts. Two two-story buildings are visible behind them.
Date: May 28, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldiers Standing Outside Receiving Medical Station]

Photograph of four uniformed and helmeted U.S. Army soldiers standing together outside a tent in a wooded area. The tent is identified as a medical receiving station. The men are identified from left to right as Private Howard Levine, Lieutenant Stavros, Lieutenant Simon, and Lieutenant Kurtz.
Date: September 28, 1943
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Soldier Shaving in the Field]

Photograph of a soldier kneeling and shaving in front of some shrubs. He is shirtless, his face is covered with shaving cream, and he is holding a safety razor and mirror in his hands. Helmets lie on the ground in front of him, and cloths can be seen hanging from the nearby vegetation.
Date: April 28, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four Men Standing on a Building's Steps]

Photograph of four men standing together on the steps of a building. They are, starting from the top left, Winston, R. Natopi, an unknown man, and Dan Melli. Winston and R. Natopi are shirtless, while the other men are wearing O'Reilly General Hospital tee shirts that are printed with a caduceus.
Date: May 28, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Dan Melli in Swim Trunks]

Photograph of Dan Melli wearing swimming trunks and standing outdoors at O'Reilly General Hospital in Missouri. A row of two-story houses is visible behind him.
Date: May 28, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[R. Natopi, Winston, and Dan Melli Wearing Swim Trunks]

Photograph of Natopi, Winston, and Dan Melli standing together and wearing swim trunks. The men are standing outdoors on a walkway. R. Natopi and Winston are both wearing shoes and rolled down socks while Melli is barefoot.
Date: May 28, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History