Photograph of a muddy street in Herrlisheim after a battle in January 1945. Some of the houses are in ruins, and tanks are visible in the background.

Photograph of the town of Herrlisheim in the aftermath of a battle in January 1945. The roads are muddy, and some of the houses have been damaged.

Photograph of a boy posing on top of a tank with two holes in it.

Photograph of a tank being unloaded at the beach at Yokohama, Japan. Soldiers stand to the right and look on.

Photograph of several ships, including one identified as L.S.J., landing on the beach at Yokohama, Japan.

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 Lt. Albert Gaynes sitting under a street sign, which reads "Heidenheim 6 km", in Herbrechtingen, Germany. A building and shrubs are visible in the background.

Photograph of Lt. Albert Gaynes sitting astride a medium tank in Herbrechtingen, Germany. Train cars are visible in the background.

Photograph of David Stadler and Lt. Albert Gaynes posing together in front of a military truck in Herbrechtingen, Germany.

Photograph of a large church in Limburg, Germany, taken from the bridge that divides the town. The river is visible to the left.

Photograph of eight unidentified people standing on the balcony of a house in Germany. Other houses are visible in the background.

Photograph of three soldiers, including Lt. Albert Gaynes on the right, posing in Herbrechtingen, Germany, with buildings visible in the background.

Photograph of Lt. Albert Gaynes sitting on a chair in front of a train car and train tracks.

Photograph of George Holmes, Albert Gaynes, and John Hoyt, who holds a rifle, kneeling by a sign with the patch for company C of the 134th Ordnance Maintenance Battalion.

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

Photograph of several soldiers, some shirtless and some not, playing volleyball. A fully clothed man sits down to the right. A letter from James Kite to his father is written on the back.

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

Newsletter published by the 12th Armored "Hellcat" Division of the U.S. Army, discussing news related to the activities of the unit and members of the division.

Photograph of Carl J. Lyons holding a carbine rifle in Eywiller, France. He has a fighting knife in a leg scabbard, and a wine bottle stuffed into his jacket.

Postcard of the Susquehanna River seen from Sullivan Trail near Berwick, Pa. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Campbell says, "Howdy- Thurs. Morn. We three of us arrived here safely last nite at 6:00. Now it is raining and there is plenty of mud but some sidewalks. The camp is real, very new and very [?]. This is one you should see. I'll be resettled by the weekend I hope. Will write more very soon. Woodrow."

Postcard of Ford's Restaurant on U.S. Route 40 in Aberdeen, Maryland. A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Hello All. The weather is a bit warmer here now. This is the first day & it is quite interesting. We came to Aberdeen tonite. My address here is- Bomb Disposal School, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Woodrow."