World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; V-mail -- 1940-1950; Military hospitals;
A letter written by Joseph J. Menditto to his parents while stationed overseas. In the letter he describes a short leave to Rome and his stay at a hospital in Italy.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
Lt. Hays (seated) is holding a young Vietnamese child while others stand in the rear of a transport vehicle during an American evacuation of their village.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons, German; Prisoners of war -- Germany -- Biography
Essay written by Eileen Hurst, Assistant Director of Central Connecticut State University's Center for Public Policy and Social Research. The essay details Steven's training, military travels, combat engagements and prisoner of war experiences...
World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; War brides -- Australia;
Steve’s war bride Ida Gauiglio Cavallari (identified by the arrow) onboard the ship Mariposa leaving Brisbane, Australia bound for America. Steve was already in the United States 1945
Korean War, 1950-1953; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Evacuation of civilians; Water buffalo;
During this civilian exacuation, soldiers can be seen helping in the background while a water buffalo stands hitched to a wagon full of villagers' belongings.