North Omaha Men Reporting for Induction into the United States Military
World War II
A group of African American men in North Omaha reporting for induction into the military during World War II. Despite a segregated U.S. military, nearly four million African American soldiers served their country during WWII.
Great Plains Black History Museum, North Omaha History Harvest, 2011
1942 circa
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Omaha (Neb.)
Letter to Kathleen Fleming from Kermit Fleming, May 17, 1945
World War II
A melancholy letter from Kermit Fleming, stationed in Italy in 1945 to his sister, Kathleen Fleming. Kermit claims "the war is over." He describes staying in a barren hotel with only cots and some electric lights. Throughout the letter, he expresses longing for home, family, and friends. He is surprised to hear that Kathleen is working and paying income tax, and he is paid $50 per month. He also responds to previous letters from Kathleen and says "if I never hear another gun go off, I'll be happy." At the end, Kermit describes a new battalion doctor, Abe Fellman, from Omaha.
Kermit Fleming
Cathy Maasdam, Lincoln History Harvest, 2014
1945-05-17
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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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"Kate High Discusses Family in World War II," http://historyharvest.unl.edu/admin/items/show/744.
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Wooden Model of a B24 Bomber
World War II
This is a wooden model of a B24 Bomber that Wyman Nemecek and his crew flew during World War Two from 1943-1945.
Wyman Nemecek, Chadron State College History Harvest, 2014
1944 circa
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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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Dawes County Barracks #2296 Charter
World War II
This is a Charter for the formation of the Dawes County Barracks #2296 for Veterans of World War One. It was signed into effect on the Ninth of September, 1960. It consists of 44 names ranging from Andrus to Williams. A list of the names to include: Jassell Andrus, John Banks, H.M. Carmean, James P. Crowe, Louis F. Danien, Ivan S. Hartman, Henry J. Hetrick, Joseph L. Lecher, Ferd M. Merritt, Harry F. Meyer, William E. Nolte, Walter A. Sanson, John Fautkus, William E. Furecheck, James M. Waltman, Lowell E. Walters, Earl Wolvington, barney Lecher, Frank Waltman, Forest W. Barnes, Pete Wilson, Authur P. Marchant, Maurice H. Sullivan, Lee W. Brown, Joseph J. Zeaman, Autto Williams, John D. Hurley, Fred W. Zanger, King Carpenter, Charles W. Baragar, Earl M. hayes, Chas. W. Shackleton, Lewis M. Smith, Otha E. Smett, Cecil E. White, Frank G. Horn, Wm. A. Porath, Roy J. Willis, Lloyd A. Bery, George W. Cottrell, Frank D. Cooley, Fred H. Cadwallader, Glen B. Ewen, Martin P. Peters.
Dawes County Historical Society Museum, Chadron State College History Harvest, 2014
1940-09-1960
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North America
Japanese Nambu Sidearm
World War II
This Japanese Nambu firearm is an 8-MM caliber. Its serial number is 58668. Its note with the weapon states that it came from the South Pacific during World War Two. The crude workmanship on the firearm suggests that it was made hastily for a Japanese officer to go to war. The crude workmanship and the solid blot, instead of a grooved one, also suggests that it was made hastily for the war. The grooved hand guards, instead of smooth ones, point out that the weapon was made mid-war. The characteristics of the weapon point out that it is a Type 14 Nambu. The weapon is often mistaken for the German Lugar that was also used during World War two, however the two weapons have very few similarities.
Information provided by http://www.gunsandammo.com/2013/10/04/wwii-pistols-pacific-u-s-m1911a1-japanese-type-14-nambu/
Dawes County Historical Society Museum, Julya Briseno, Chadron State College History Harvest, 2014
1945 circa
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South Pacific
World War II American Gas Mask
World War II
WW2 US M1A2-1-1 Non-Combatant Gas Mask
This is a US homefront item. As issued during World War II. This is a gas mask that was issued to civilians in the cities of the United States. Complete with canvas carrying case and instructions pamphlet
Information provided by http://quanonline.com/military/military_reference/american/wwii_equipment/civilgas.php
Dawes County Historical Society Museum, Chadron State College History Harvest, 2014
1942 circa
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United States
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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Omaha (Neb.)