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  • Tags: Eugene Sengstake Collection

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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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This is Eugene Stengstake Sr's. hat worn in the military. It is a peaked cap made by Brooks in California. The hat is made of soft, green corduroy cloth, with a brown, leather visor.

Eugene Wagner Sengstake Sr. of Lincoln, Nebraska, served in the…

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This letter is from Eugene Sengstake Sr.'s brother to Major Glenn E. Cole inquiring more details about Sengstake's fate following being reported missing in action in the South Pacific on June 9, 1944. In the letter, Sengstake's brother says he is…

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This is the front and back of a ten shillings Australian note, which is likely part of a short snorter, from the Eugene W. Sengstake Sr. collections. This collection is donated by Eugene Wagner Sengstake Jr. A short snorter is a banknote which was…
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