Letter from Betty Sengstake to Eugene Sengstake Sr., May 1, 1944
World War II
This letter from Betty Sengstake to Eugene Sengstake Sr. discusses Ruth's, Eugene's wife, pregnancy as well as Betty's engagement.
Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attined the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
Betty Sengstake
Eugene Sengstake Jr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1944-05-01
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Letter from Mrs. Sengstake to Euegene Sengstake, May 6, 1944
World War II
This is a letter from Ruth Sengstake Sr. to her husband Eugene Sengstake Sr. In this letter, Ruth writes her husband updates Eugene on current events in her life.
Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attined the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
Ruth Sengstake
Eugene Sengstake Jr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1944-05-06
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A Letter to Ruth Sengstake from J.A. Ulio, June 10, 1945
In this letter, J. A. Ulio, an army officer, informs Mrs. Sengstake that her husband is missing, and that she will be informed if anything changes. She is also told that she is entitled to his pay and allowances.
Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attined the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
J.A. Ulio
Eugene Sengstake Jr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1945-06-10
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Letter from the 22nd Bombardment Group to Ruth Sengstake, October 27, 1944
World War II
This letter from the 22nd Bombardment Group to Ruth Sengstake discusses Eugene Sengstake Sr.'s missing in action status, and that there is still hope of finding him.
Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attined the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
22nd Bombardment Group
Eugene Sengstake Sr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1944-10-27
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Contents of Eugene W. Sengstake Sr.'s Wallet
World War II
These are the contents of the leather wallet carried by Eugene Sengstake Sr.
Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 110th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1941-1944, and attained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
Eugene Sengstake Sr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1944 circa
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Eugene Sengstake Sr.'s Toiletry Kit
World War II
This is a monogrammed, zippered, leather toiletry kit belonging to Eugene Sengstake Sr. It includes a comb, soap box, shoe brush, shoehorn, trimming scissors, file, a picture frame, and loops to accommodate other items.
Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 110th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
Eugene Sengstake Sr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1944 circa
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Eugene Sengstake Sr.'s Leather Wallet
World War II
This is a leather pocket wallet that Eugene Sengstake carried during World War II.
Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 110th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
Eugene Sengstake Jr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1944 circa
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Letter from Mrs. E. Vierling to Ruth Sengstake, June 13, 1945
World War II
This is a letter from Mrs. E. Vierling in reply to a letter from Ruth Sengstake praising Ruth's son and reassuring Ruth on Eugene's whereabouts. Mrs. Vierling also has a loved one missing in action.
Eugen Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 110th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attained the rank of the 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
E. Vierling
Eugene Sengstake Sr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1945-06-13
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List of Air Medal Award Winners, January 12, 1945
World War II
A list of Air Medal award winners who were missing in action. This list includes Eugene Sengstake Sr. and nine others.
Eugene Wagner Sengstake of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 110th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His service was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
United States Army
Eugene Sengstake Jr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1945-01-12
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Letter from Robert W. Jones to the Office of Dependency Benefits, December 22, 1944
World War II
A request from Robert W. Jones, Personal Affairs Officer, to the Office of Dependency Benefits. This is a request to investigate the missing beneficiary checks from the months of November and December from the household of Ruth Sengstake.
Eugene Wagner Sengstake of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-1944, and he attained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. His services was in the South Pacific, including New Guinea. He was killed in action June 9, 1944 between Palau and Wake Islands.
Robert W. Jones
Eugene Sengstake Jr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1944-12-22
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