A newspaper article titled ''The Marines Have Landed! Kail Ellis' Letter Exclaims'. The article is about a letter from Kail Ellis detailing the Marines presence in Lebanon. The article is likely from 1958
An article published in the Camp Lejeune Globe newspaper concerning the contributions made by the late Albert Ellis to the USO, dated December 19, 1969.
Newspaper clipping describing Neville Fuleihan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Nasri Fuleihan of Meadow Ave., one of 22 airmen recently graduated from ambulance driver class at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
A photograph of Amelia and Joseph Salem outdoors in front of flowering trees. An unidentified woman is in the left distance. Amelia is dressed in a ruffled polka-dotted dress with a hat and gloves
A photograph of Amelia standing on a sidewalk in her Red Cross uniform. Ron Salem notes that this was taken in Arlington, Virginia while Joseph was stationed in Washington, D.C. with Army Intelligence.
A small article with an image showing Charles Ellis receiving a plaque recognizing Senator Albert J. Ellis's (his father) service to the men and women of the armed forces.
Handwritten note listing the military history of Charles Joseph, including his date of entrance into the Marine Corps, his honorable discharge in 1945, his disability benefits claim, and his retirement benefits.
Chris and Sam Wehbie stand in front of the family restaurant in the WWII military uniforms. Caption on the back reads, "Nell brothers uncle Chris Wehbie and Uncle Sam Wehbie in front of family restaurant and tavern. WWII. Fayetteville Street Raleigh.…
Scanned copy of the formal surrender of Japan during World War II signed by various officers in the US military given to Charles Joseph to commemorate the end of the war.
The autobiography of Edward C. Saleeby, revised in 2001. It contains detailed reminiscences of his childhood, time serving in the United States military during World War II, and his marriage and children. In addition to covering Saleeby's own life,…
Photograph of Platoon 111 of the Marine Barracks at Parris Island, South Carolina. The photograph is framed and includes about 70 men. Charlie Joseph is in the third row, fourth from the left.
A portrait of Pat and Fred Saleeby on their wedding day, seated on the ground together on Pat's spread-out wedding gown. Fred is dressed in his United States Military uniform.
Copy of George A. Kahdy's certificate of service. A note on the front of the certificate states "Active duty as an officer July 6, 1942 through Dec. 31, 1945. Active duty as enlisted man Sept. 16, 1940-July 5, 1942. Total active duty WWII Sept. 16,…
Copy of honorable discharge from the U.S. Army by reason of "convenience of the government to accept appointment as 2nd Lieut., Army of the US, and active duty," dated July 5, 1942, in Fort Benning, Georgia.
George Kahdy and Hallman sit in a two person plane in their uniforms. At the bottom of the photo is a note from Lucy Hallman that says, "Best of luck and happy landings." Caption in the front at the bottom reads, "Gunter Field, Ala. 14 Oct. 1943."
George Kahdy and his mother casually walking on the street. George is wearing his military uniform while his mother is wearing a casual dress. Caption on the back reads, "Probably in Macon, Georgia. Dad with his mother. WWII."
George Kahdy stands on the wing of his plane has he holds onto the back window pane. He is wearing his pilot uniform with goggles and gloves. The back of the photo reads, "1945. George Kahdy. Named plane for Nell Mettrey."
George Kahdy stands in his uniform as he balances on the wing of his plane which has "Nell" painted on the side. Caption on the back reads, "George Kahdy 1944."
George Kahdy balances on the wing and holds onto the back window of a plane named "Nell." Caption on the back reads, "George Kahdy named his plane for Nell Mettrey (his wife). Egdin field AFB, Fla."
George Kahdy and four other men pose together at Gunter Field, Alabama. Two of the men crouch down as the other three stand behind them. Caption on the back reads, "Walker, Bentsen, Leopold, Hallman at Gunter field one day before leaving for…
