Letter from Chase E. Dibble to a Military Officer at Fort Kearney, Nebraska Territory, October 17, 1866
This handwritten letter was sent from Lieutenant Chase E. Dibble to Captain James P.V. Niell at Fort Kearney, Nebraska on October 17th, 1866 regarding receipts for Quarter Master's property. The letter predates Nebraska's statehood, and was contributed at the spring 2014 University of Nebraska-Kearney History Harvest.
Lieutenant Chase E. Dibble
Steve Rothenberger, University of Nebraska-Kearney History Harvest, 2014
October 17, 1866
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Dean High's Honorable Discharge from World War II
World War II
This is Dean High's honorable Discharge from the United States Army.
United States Army
Jeff High, Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1946-01-18
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World War Two Shadow Boxes
These are Shadow boxes put together with photos, patches, medals, and pins from the time Wyman Nemecek served in the United States Army Air Force (USAAF) during World War Two. Wyman was a tail gunner and flew in forty-two missions in the South Pacific, stationed in Guadalcanal. Wyman is now the only survivor of his flight crew.
The top shadow box is pictures of Wyman Nemecek (top left), his flight crew (top right and bottom), and one of he B24 bombers that his crew flew (middle).
The second shadow box contains a medal Wyman received fro his service (top left), anoher picure of him (top right), his dog tags (middle left), his flight wings (middle right), and finally two patches tat represent his crew and battalion in the USAAF (bottom left and right).
The name plate in the center of the second shadow box reads "SSgt Wyman L Nemecek, USAAF, 28 Jul 1943 - 26 Oct 1945, B24 Tail Gunner, 42 Missions"
Wyman Nemecek is originally from Noble, OK and was born Dec. 6th, 1923. After the war, Wyman attended Oklahoma A&M, taught GI School and managed lumber yards. He came to Nebraska in 1950 and lived in the eastern part of the state. He moved to Chadron in 2013 to be near his son. Since then his wife, Helen, passed away. Wyman is proud to be the father of six, grandfather of fourteen, and great-grandfather of twenty-three. This item was contributed at the Chadron State College spring 2014 History Harvest.
Wyman Nemecek, Chadron State College History Harvest, 2014
1944 circa
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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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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.
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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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Eugene Sengstake Sr.'s Green Commissioned Officer's Hat
World War II
Eugene Sengstake Sr.'s green hat with golden-black piping. These hats were likely worn by commissioned officers. 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. <br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sources<br /></span><br />William K. Emerson, <em>Encyclopedia of United States Army Insignia and Uniforms (</em>Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1996).
Eugene Sengstake Jr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1944 circa
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Eugene Sengstake's Beige Hat from World War 2
This is Eugene Sengstake's Beige Hat from World War 2. The beige color with golden-black piping indicates that he was a commissioned officer in World War 2. 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. <br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sources<br /><br /></span>William K. Emerson, <em>Encyclopedia of United States Army Insignia and Uniforms </em>(Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1996).
Eugene Sengstake Jr., Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1944 circa
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