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Eugene Sengstake Sr. was awarded air medals with ribbons for his service during World War II.

“The Air Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the armed forces of the United States, shall have distinguished…

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A letter from Kenneth R. Strom, Chaplain, to Ruth B. Sengstake informing her that Eugene Sengstake Sr. had been missing in action since June 9th, 1944. Eugene W. Sengstake had been on a routine mission in stormy weather when his plane was separated…

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A pair of brown, leather shoes which belonged to Eugene Stengstake Sr. This type of shoe was normally issued to army officers for formal dress purposes.

Eugene Weagner Stengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 110th Medical Regiment and…

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This item is a leather pocket Bible of Eugene Sengstake Sr., which he carried during World War II. This Bible also contains a prayer card from Holy Family Parish in Lincoln, NE, and additionally has Camp Robinson as the address. Prayers included are:…

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Ten new $.06 cent stamps from the United States of America - Air Mail. With a red background and a B-29 airplanes on them.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 110th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot.…

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This telegram was sent by Ruth Sengstake to the Commonwealth of Australia, where her husband Eugene Sengstake Sr. was stationed at the time.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 110th Medical Regiment and later as a…

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Letter sent to Eugene Sengstake Sr. from his wife Ruth Sengstake regarding her health, her pregnancy, and the weather.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot. Sengstake…

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A friendly letter to Eugene Sengstake Sr. from Blanche Bullock describing her excitement for his return to the United States.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the 100th Medical Regiment and later as a B-24 pilot.…

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This is Eugene Sengstake's name tag from 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…

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Eugene Sengstake Sr.'s pilot wings that he wore during World War II when he was a B-24 pilot.

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…
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