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Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project Collection
Alternative Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Subject
Cemeteries--Europe
Veterans--Florida
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>.
<a href="https://projects.cah.ucf.edu/fl-francesoldierstories/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida-France Soldier Stories Project</a>.
Language
eng
Type
Collection
Coverage
Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France
Contributing Project
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Curator
Barnes, Mark
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Epinal Project- by Students of History 357: The Second World War</a>." University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm (accessed January 3, 2015).
Description
<p><span>The </span>Florida-France Soldier Stories<span>project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.</span></p>
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Title
Casualty Questionnaire for Staff Sergeant Thomas E. Eason and Completed by First Lieutenant George J. Arnold
Alternative Title
Casualty Questionnaire for SSgt. Thomas Eason
Subject
World War II, 1939-1945
Veterans--Florida
Description
A Casualty Questionnaire completed by First Lieutenant George J. Arnold in relation to the death of Florida native Staff Sergeant Thomas E. Eason (1922-1945). According to this document, SSgt. Eason was Killed in Action (KIA) during the bailout procedure after his crew's airplane was shot. SSgt. served for over three years in the U.S. Army Air Forces' (USAAF) as a waist gunner on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sweet and Lovely" and "Princess Pat." SSgt. Eason completed 28 missions in both the Pacific and European Theaters of World War II. On January 20, 1945, he was killed near Altenheim, France, after his airplane was shot down by enemy combatants. Over the course of his service, SSgt. was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
Type
Still Image
Source
Digital reproduction of original <a href="https://www.fold3.com/image/46705953">1-page handwritten questionnaire</a> by George J. Arnold.
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/172" target="_blank">Epinal American Cemetery Collection</a>, RICHES of Central Florida.
Coverage
Altenheim, France
Creator
Arnold, George J.
Date Created
ca.1945-01-20
Format
image/jpg
Extent
Medium
1-page handwritten questionnaire
Language
eng
Audience
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Rights Holder
This resource is not subject to copyright in the United States and there are no copyright restrictions on reproduction, derivative works, distribution, performance, or display of the work. Anyone may, without restriction under U.S. copyright laws:<ul class="one_column_bullet"><li>reproduce the work in print or digital form</li><li>create derivative works</li><li>perform the work publicly</li><li>display the work</li><li>distribute copies or digitally transfer the work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending.</li></ul>This resource is provided here by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a> for educational purposes only. For more information on copyright, please refer to <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#105" target="_blank">Section 5</a> of <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html" target="_blank">Copyright Law of the United States of America and Related Laws Contained in Title 17 of the United States Code</a>.
Accrual Method
Donation
Contributing Project
Epinal Cemetery Project
Curator
Lancaster, John
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://www.fold3.com/" target="_blank">Fold3</a>
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&
GRid=56372149" target="_blank">SSgt Thomas E Eason</a>." Find A Grave. http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&
GRid=56372149.
AAF
casualties
casualty
Casualty Questionnaire
Earl D. Greenstreet
First Lieutenant
George J. Arnold
Heilbronn, Germany
Joseph A. Moller
Kenneth E. Tricker
pilots
Steinberg, France
Thomas E. Eason
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Air Forces
USA
USAAF
veterans
waist gunners
World War II
WWII
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project Collection
Alternative Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Subject
Cemeteries--Europe
Veterans--Florida
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>.
<a href="https://projects.cah.ucf.edu/fl-francesoldierstories/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida-France Soldier Stories Project</a>.
Language
eng
Type
Collection
Coverage
Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France
Contributing Project
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Curator
Barnes, Mark
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Epinal Project- by Students of History 357: The Second World War</a>." University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm (accessed January 3, 2015).
Description
<p><span>The </span>Florida-France Soldier Stories<span>project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.</span></p>
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Title
Individual Casualty Questionnaire for Staff Sergeant Thomas E. Eason and Completed by Earl D. Greenstreet
Alternative Title
Individual Casualty Questionnaire for SSgt. Thomas Eason
Subject
World War II, 1939-1945
Veterans--Florida
Description
An Individual Casualty Questionnaire completed by Earl D. Greenstreet in relation to the death of Florida native Staff Sergeant Thomas E. Eason (1922-1945). According to this document, SSgt. Eason was Killed in Action (KIA) during the bailout procedure after his crew's airplane was shot. SSgt. Eason had served for over three years in the U.S. Army Air Forces' (USAAF) as a waist gunner on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sweet and Lovely" and "Princess Pat." SSgt. Eason completed 28 missions in both the Pacific and European Theaters of World War II. On January 20, 1945, he was killed near Altenheim, France, after his airplane was shot down by enemy combatants. Over the course of his service, SSgt. was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
Type
Text
Source
Digital reproduction of original <a href="https://www.fold3.com/image/46705959">1-page typewritten questionnaire</a> by Earl D. Greenstreet.
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/172" target="_blank">Epinal American Cemetery Collection</a>, RICHES of Central Florida.
Coverage
Altenheim, France
Creator
Greenstreet, Earl D.
Date Created
ca.1945-01-20
Format
image/jpg
Extent
Medium
1-page typewritten questionnaire
Language
eng
Audience
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Rights Holder
This resource is not subject to copyright in the United States and there are no copyright restrictions on reproduction, derivative works, distribution, performance, or display of the work. Anyone may, without restriction under U.S. copyright laws:<ul class="one_column_bullet"><li>reproduce the work in print or digital form</li><li>create derivative works</li><li>perform the work publicly</li><li>display the work</li><li>distribute copies or digitally transfer the work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending.</li></ul>This resource is provided here by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a> for educational purposes only. For more information on copyright, please refer to <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#105" target="_blank">Section 5</a> of <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html" target="_blank">Copyright Law of the United States of America and Related Laws Contained in Title 17 of the United States Code</a>.
Accrual Method
Donation
Contributing Project
Epinal Cemetery Project
Curator
Lancaster, John
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://www.fold3.com/" target="_blank">Fold3</a>
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&
GRid=56372149" target="_blank">SSgt Thomas E Eason</a>." Find A Grave. http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&
GRid=56372149.
AAF
Altenheim, France
casualties
casualty
Earl D. Greenstreet
Individual Casualty Questionnaire
pilots
Thomas E. Eason
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Air Forces
USA
USAAF
veterans
waist gunners
World War II
WWII
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project Collection
Alternative Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Subject
Cemeteries--Europe
Veterans--Florida
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>.
<a href="https://projects.cah.ucf.edu/fl-francesoldierstories/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida-France Soldier Stories Project</a>.
Language
eng
Type
Collection
Coverage
Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France
Contributing Project
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Curator
Barnes, Mark
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Epinal Project- by Students of History 357: The Second World War</a>." University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm (accessed January 3, 2015).
Description
<p><span>The </span>Florida-France Soldier Stories<span>project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.</span></p>
Dublin Core
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Title
Memorandum from Colonel H. M. Rund to the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Air Force (February 16, 1945)
Alternative Title
Memo from Col. H. M. Rund to the Commanding General (Feb. 16, 1945)
Subject
World War II, 1939-1945
Veterans--Florida
Description
A memorandum from Colonel H. M. Rund, the Assistant Adjutant General in the U.S. Army, to General Henry H. Arnold (1886-1950), the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF). In the memo, Col. Rund informs Gen. Arnold that all but one member of an air crew previously reported missing had been returned to duty on January 28, 1945. Staff Sergeant Thomas E. Eason (1922-1945) was reportedly killed in action on January 20.<br /><br />SSgt. Eason served for over three years in the U.S. Army Air Forces' (USAAF) 569th Bomb Squadron of the 390th Bomb Group, as a waist gunner on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sweet and Lovely" and "Princess Pat." SSgt. Eason completed 28 missions in both the Pacific and European Theaters of World War II. On January 20, 1945, he was killed near Altenheim, France, after his airplane was shot down by enemy combatants. Over the course of his service, SSgt. was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
Type
Text
Source
Digital reproduction of original 1-page <a href="https://www.fold3.com/image/46705942" target="_blank">typewritten memorandum</a> from Colonel H. M. Rund to the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Air Force, February 16, 1945.
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/172" target="_blank">Epinal American Cemetery Collection</a>, RICHES of Central Florida.
References
"Missing Air Crew Report for the 390th Bomb Group's 569th Bomb Squadron." RICHES of Central Florida.
Coverage
Altenheim, France
Creator
Rund, H. M.
Date Created
1945-02-16
Format
image/jpg
Extent
Medium
1-page typewritten memorandum on European Theater of Operations letterhead
Language
eng
Audience
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Provenance
Originally created by H. M. Rund.
Rights Holder
This resource is not subject to copyright in the United States and there are no copyright restrictions on reproduction, derivative works, distribution, performance, or display of the work. Anyone may, without restriction under U.S. copyright laws:<ul class="one_column_bullet"><li>reproduce the work in print or digital form</li><li>create derivative works</li><li>perform the work publicly</li><li>display the work</li><li>distribute copies or digitally transfer the work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending.</li></ul>This resource is provided here by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a> for educational purposes only. For more information on copyright, please refer to <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#105" target="_blank">Section 5</a> of <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html" target="_blank">Copyright Law of the United States of America and Related Laws Contained in Title 17 of the United States Code</a>.
Accrual Method
Donation
Contributing Project
Epinal Cemetery Project
Curator
Lancaster, John
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://www.fold3.com/" target="_blank">Fold3</a>
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&
GRid=56372149" target="_blank">SSgt Thomas E Eason</a>." Find A Grave. http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&
GRid=56372149.
390th Bomb Group
569th Bomb Squadron
AAF
H. M. Rund
Hap Arnold
Henry H. Arnold
Henry Harley Arnold
KIA
killed in action
MIA
missing air crews
missing in action
staff sergeants
Statistical Control Division
Thomas E. Eason
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Air Forces
USA
USAAF
USAF
veterans
World War II
WWII
-
https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/files/original/840b7f8075141aa9cacc0f0d711fc08e.jpg
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Dublin Core
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Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project Collection
Alternative Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Subject
Cemeteries--Europe
Veterans--Florida
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>.
<a href="https://projects.cah.ucf.edu/fl-francesoldierstories/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida-France Soldier Stories Project</a>.
Language
eng
Type
Collection
Coverage
Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France
Contributing Project
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Curator
Barnes, Mark
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Epinal Project- by Students of History 357: The Second World War</a>." University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm (accessed January 3, 2015).
Description
<p><span>The </span>Florida-France Soldier Stories<span>project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.</span></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
1 black and white photograph
Dublin Core
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Title
Kenneth W. Hunter, Jr.
Alternative Title
Kenneth W. Hunter
Subject
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Veterans--Florida
Description
First Lieutenant Kenneth W. Hunter, Jr. (1922-1944), an Army pilot during World War II. Hunter died during his service in France and is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. He is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal. Hunter was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on November 21, 1922. He enlisted into the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on June 10, 1942. Hunter was assigned to the 394th Fighter Squadron of the 367th Fighter Group, which was activated on July 15, 1943. The 394th Squadron provided air support in the European Theater for the invading Allied Forces. Hunter died as a result of a training accident on November 3, 1944. During his career as a pilot, Hunter received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Army Air Medal with nine Oak Leaf Clusters.
Type
Still Image
Source
Original black and white photograph: Private Collection of Aileen Clucas.
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/172" target="_blank">Epinal American Cemetery Collection</a>, RICHES of Central Florida.
Is Format Of
Digital reproduction of original black and white photograph.
Coverage
Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France
Contributor
Clucas, Aileen
Date Created
ca. 1942
Format
image/jpg
Extent
131 KB
Medium
1 black and white photograph
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by Aileen Clucas and is provided here by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a> for educational purposes only.
Contributing Project
Epinal Project
Curator
Barnes, Mark
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
Source Repository
Private Collection of Aileen Clucas
External Reference
"<a href="http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque_wardept.aspx?honoreeID=1010846" target="_blank">National Archives & Records Administration War Department Files: 1 LT Kenneth W. Hunter, Jr.</a>" National WWII Memorial. http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque_wardept.aspx?honoreeID=1010846.
"<a href="https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:243Y-JHX" target="_blank">Aileen Louise Owen</a>." FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:243Y-JHX.
"<a href="http://www.americanairmuseum.com/unit/1009" target="_blank">394th Fighter Squadron</a>." American Air Museum in Britain. http://www.americanairmuseum.com/unit/1009.
367th Fighter Group
394th Fighter Squadron
AAF
Dinozé, France
enlistment
Epinal Cemetery Project
Jacksonville
Kenneth W. Hunter, Jr.
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Air Forces
U.S. Army Reserve
USA
USAAF
USAR
WWII, World War II
-
https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/files/original/a05ac326549bb309c83e4e0144ad8e33.JPG
20efa87b903eb2a19e3ef7cf221b86ed
Dublin Core
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Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project Collection
Alternative Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Subject
Cemeteries--Europe
Veterans--Florida
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>.
<a href="https://projects.cah.ucf.edu/fl-francesoldierstories/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida-France Soldier Stories Project</a>.
Language
eng
Type
Collection
Coverage
Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France
Contributing Project
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Curator
Barnes, Mark
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Epinal Project- by Students of History 357: The Second World War</a>." University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm (accessed January 3, 2015).
Description
<p><span>The </span>Florida-France Soldier Stories<span>project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.</span></p>
Still Image
A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials.
Original Format
1 digital plaque
Dublin Core
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Title
Plaque for Kenneth W. Hunter, Jr.
Alternative Title
Plaque for Kenneth W. Hunter
Subject
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Veterans--Florida
Description
A plaque for First Lieutenant Kenneth W. Hunter, Jr. (1922-1944), an Army pilot during World War II. Hunter died during his service in France and is currently buried at the Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial in Dinozé, France. He is one of 85 Florida residents interned at Epinal. Hunter was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on November 21, 1922. He enlisted into the U.S. Army Reserve (USAR) on June 10, 1942. Hunter was assigned to the 394th Fighter Squadron of the 367th Fighter Group, which was activated on July 15, 1943. The 394th Squadron provided air support in the European Theater for the invading Allied Forces. Hunter died as a result of a training accident on November 3, 1944. During his career as a pilot, Hunter received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Army Air Medal with nine Oak Leaf Clusters.
Type
Still Image
Source
Digital reproduction of original plaque: War Department Files, <a href="http://www.archives.gov/" target="_blank">National Archives & Records Administration</a>, Washington, D.C.
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/172" target="_blank">Epinal American Cemetery Collection</a>, RICHES of Central Florida.
Coverage
Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France
Publisher
<a href="http://www.archives.gov/" target="_blank">National Archives & Records Administration</a>
Date Created
ca. 1942-1944
Format
image/jpg
Extent
158 KB
Medium
1 digital plaque
Language
eng
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by the <a href="http://www.archives.gov/" target="_blank">National Archives & Records Administration</a> and is provided here by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a> for educational purposes only.
Contributing Project
Epinal Project
Curator
Barnes, Mark
Digital Collection
<a href="http://www.archives.gov/" target="_blank">National Archives & Records Administration</a>
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
Source Repository
<a href="http://www.archives.gov/" target="_blank">National Archives & Records Administration</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque_wardept.aspx?honoreeID=1010846" target="_blank">National Archives & Records Administration War Department Files: 1 LT Kenneth W. Hunter, Jr.</a>" National WWII Memorial. http://www.wwiimemorial.com/Registry/plaque_wardept.aspx?honoreeID=1010846.
"<a href="https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:243Y-JHX" target="_blank">Aileen Louise Owen</a>." FamilySearch. https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:243Y-JHX.
"<a href="http://www.americanairmuseum.com/unit/1009" target="_blank">394th Fighter Squadron</a>." American Air Museum in Britain. http://www.americanairmuseum.com/unit/1009.
Transcript
National Archives & Records Administration
War Department Files
1 LT Kenneth W. Hunter, Jr.
ID: 0-759012
Branch of Service: U.S. Army
Hometown: Duval County, FL
Status: Died Non Battle
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
367th Fighter Group
394th Fighter Squadron
AAF
Dinozé, France
Duval County
enlistment
Epinal Cemetery Project
Jacksonville
Kenneth W. Hunter, Jr.
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Air Forces
U.S. Army Reserve
U.S. Department of the Army
USA
USAAF
USAR
World War II
WWII
-
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Dublin Core
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Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project Collection
Alternative Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Subject
Cemeteries--Europe
Veterans--Florida
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>.
<a href="https://projects.cah.ucf.edu/fl-francesoldierstories/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida-France Soldier Stories Project</a>.
Language
eng
Type
Collection
Coverage
Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France
Contributing Project
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Curator
Barnes, Mark
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Epinal Project- by Students of History 357: The Second World War</a>." University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm (accessed January 3, 2015).
Description
<p><span>The </span>Florida-France Soldier Stories<span>project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.</span></p>
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Title
Missing Air Crew Report for the 390th Bomb Group's 569th Bomb Squadron
Alternative Title
Missing Air Crew Report for 569th Bomb Squadron
Subject
World War II, 1939-1945
Description
The Missing Air Crew Report for the 390th Bomb Group's 569th Bomb Squadron, which went missing on January 20, 1945. The crew's Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress was shot down near Altenheim, France, while flying on a bombing mission to Heilbronn, Germany. The crew consisted of navigator David M. Roche, pilot Earl D. Greenstreet, co-pilot William H. Guion, Jr., bombardier/togglier George J. Arnold, radio monitor Victor J. DeMaise, ball turret gunner Cletus L. Wadlow, Jr., waist gunner Thomas E. Eason, engineer/top turret gunner Kenneth E. Tricker, and tail gunner Thomas S. Leibner. It was later discovered that all but one member of the crew survived. Staff Sergeant Thomas E. Eason (1922-1945), a Florida native, was Killed in Action (KIA) during the bailout procedure.<b><b>SSgt, Eason served for over three years in the U.S. Army Air Forces' (USAAF) as a waist gunner on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sweet and Lovely" and "Princess Pat." SSgt. Eason completed 28 missions in both the Pacific and European Theaters of World War II. On January 20, 1945, he was killed near Altenheim, France, after his airplane was shot down by enemy combatants. Over the course of his service, SSgt. was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters.</b></b>
Type
Text
Source
Digital reproduction of original <a href="https://www.fold3.com/image/46705960">1-page typewritten report</a>.
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/172" target="_blank">Epinal American Cemetery Collection</a>, RICHES of Central Florida.
Is Referenced By
"Memorandum from Colonel H. M. Rund to the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Air Force (February 16, 1945)." RICHES of Central Florida.
Has Format
Original 1-page typewritten report: <a href="https://www.archives.gov/dc-metro/college-park" target="_blank">National Archives at College Park</a>, College Park, Maryland.
Coverage
Altenheim, France
Date Created
ca.1945-01-20
Format
image/jpg
Extent
Medium
1-page typewritten report
Language
eng
Audience
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Rights Holder
This resource is not subject to copyright in the United States and there are no copyright restrictions on reproduction, derivative works, distribution, performance, or display of the work. Anyone may, without restriction under U.S. copyright laws:<ul class="one_column_bullet"><li>reproduce the work in print or digital form</li><li>create derivative works</li><li>perform the work publicly</li><li>display the work</li><li>distribute copies or digitally transfer the work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending.</li></ul>This resource is provided here by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a> for educational purposes only. For more information on copyright, please refer to <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#105" target="_blank">Section 5</a> of <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html" target="_blank">Copyright Law of the United States of America and Related Laws Contained in Title 17 of the United States Code</a>.
Accrual Method
Donation
Contributing Project
Epinal Cemetery Project
Curator
Lancaster, John
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://www.fold3.com/" target="_blank">Fold3</a>
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
Source Repository
<a href="https://www.archives.gov/dc-metro/college-park" target="_blank">National Archives at College Park</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&
GRid=56372149" target="_blank">SSgt Thomas E Eason</a>." Find A Grave. http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&
GRid=56372149.
390th Bomb Group
569th Bomb Squadron
8AF
8th Air Force
AAF
B-17G
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
Cletus L. Wadlow, Jr.
David M. Roche
Earl D. Greenstreet
Framlingham Airdrome
Framlingham Airfield
Framlingham, England
George J. Arnold
Heilbronn, Germany
John D. Lockwood
Kenneth E. Tricker
Missing Air Crew Report
Thomas E. Eason
Thomas S. Leibner
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Air Forces
U.S. Department of War
USA
USAAF
veterans
Victor J. DeMaise
William H. Guion, Jr.
World War II
WWII
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https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/files/original/d629638f760b233ceefbb730f67754a2.jpg
b7338b1e948ced1f2cf96c2ee57014b8
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project Collection
Alternative Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Subject
Cemeteries--Europe
Veterans--Florida
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>.
<a href="https://projects.cah.ucf.edu/fl-francesoldierstories/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida-France Soldier Stories Project</a>.
Language
eng
Type
Collection
Coverage
Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France
Contributing Project
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Curator
Barnes, Mark
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Epinal Project- by Students of History 357: The Second World War</a>." University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm (accessed January 3, 2015).
Description
<p><span>The </span>Florida-France Soldier Stories<span>project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.</span></p>
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Title
Individual Casualty Questionnaire for Staff Sergeant Thomas E. Eason
Alternative Title
Casualty Questionnaire for SSgt. Thomas Eason
Subject
World War II, 1939-1945
Veterans--Florida
Description
An Individual Casualty Questionnaire in relation to the death of Florida native Staff Sergeant Thomas E. Eason (1922-1945). According to this document, SSgt. Eason was Killed in Action (KIA) during the bailout procedure after his crew's airplane was shot. SSgt. Eason had served for over three years in the U.S. Army Air Forces' (USAAF) as a waist gunner on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sweet and Lovely" and "Princess Pat." SSgt. Eason completed 28 missions in both the Pacific and European Theaters of World War II. On January 20, 1945, he was killed near Altenheim, France, after his airplane was shot down by enemy combatants. Over the course of his service, SSgt. was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
Type
Still Image
Source
Digital reproduction of original <a href="https://www.fold3.com/image/46705953">1-page handwritten questionnaire</a>.
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/172" target="_blank">Epinal American Cemetery Collection</a>, RICHES of Central Florida.
Coverage
Altenheim, France
Date Created
ca.1945-01-20
Format
image/jpg
Extent
Medium
1-page handwritten questionnaire
Language
eng
Audience
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Rights Holder
This resource is not subject to copyright in the United States and there are no copyright restrictions on reproduction, derivative works, distribution, performance, or display of the work. Anyone may, without restriction under U.S. copyright laws:<ul class="one_column_bullet"><li>reproduce the work in print or digital form</li><li>create derivative works</li><li>perform the work publicly</li><li>display the work</li><li>distribute copies or digitally transfer the work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending.</li></ul>This resource is provided here by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a> for educational purposes only. For more information on copyright, please refer to <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html#105" target="_blank">Section 5</a> of <a href="http://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap1.html" target="_blank">Copyright Law of the United States of America and Related Laws Contained in Title 17 of the United States Code</a>.
Accrual Method
Donation
Contributing Project
Epinal Cemetery Project
Curator
Lancaster, John
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://www.fold3.com/" target="_blank">Fold3</a>
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&
GRid=56372149" target="_blank">SSgt Thomas E Eason</a>." Find A Grave. http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&
GRid=56372149.
AAF
Altenheim, France
casualties
casualty
Heilbronn, Germany
Individual Casualty Questionnaire
pilots
Steinberg, France
Thomas E. Eason
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Air Forces
USA
USAAF
veterans
waist gunners
World War II
WWII
-
https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka/files/original/b27718fbfd10eb3a5453123deba35ce5.jpg
59cd88eff7b4cd9f16e2b424287e909e
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project Collection
Alternative Title
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Subject
Cemeteries--Europe
Veterans--Florida
World War II, 1939-1945
Army
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES</a>.
<a href="https://projects.cah.ucf.edu/fl-francesoldierstories/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Florida-France Soldier Stories Project</a>.
Language
eng
Type
Collection
Coverage
Epinal American Cemetery and Memorial, Dinozé, France
Contributing Project
Florida-France Soldier Stories Project
Curator
Barnes, Mark
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RICHES MI</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Epinal Project- by Students of History 357: The Second World War</a>." University of Wisconsin-Madison. http://history.wisc.edu/epinal_project.htm (accessed January 3, 2015).
Description
<p><span>The </span>Florida-France Soldier Stories<span>project seeks to tell the stories of the Florida soldiers buried in the American Battle Monuments Commission cemeteries in France. Our goal is to honor and commemorate the brave individuals who gave their lives supporting the Allied forces, liberating France, and defeating Germany in the Second World War. Simultaneously, our goal is to teach the students who participate in this research project about the history of France and Florida during World War II, about the history of individual servicemen, and about how to implement historical research methods in their work.</span></p>
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
390th Bomb Group's 569th Bomb Squadron Crew
Alternative Title
569th Bomb Squadron Crew
Subject
World War II, 1939-1945
Veterans--Florida
Army
Air Force
Description
The 390th Bomb Group's 569th Bomb Squadron crew, which operated a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress during World War II. The squadron was activated in early 1943 and was deployed to Framlingham, England, to serve in the European Theater of Operations (ETO) in July of 1943. Assigned to the VIII Bomber Command, this strategic bombardment squadron consisted of, photographed from left to right in the back row, navigator David M. Roche, pilot Earl D. Greenstreet, co-pilot William H. Guion, Jr., and bombardier/togglier George J. Arnold, as well as, from left to right in the front row, radio monitor Victor J. DeMaise, ball turret gunner Cletus L. Wadlow, Jr., waist gunner Thomas E. Eason, engineer/top turret gunner Kenneth E. Tricker, and tail gunner Thomas S. Leibner.<br /><br />One notable member of the crew was Florida native Staff Sergeant Thomas E. Eason (1922-1945), who served for over three years in the U.S. Army Air Forces' (USAAF) as a waist gunner on a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress nicknamed "Sweet and Lovely" and "Princess Pat." SSgt. Eason completed 28 missions in both the Pacific and European Theaters of World War II. On January 20, 1945, he was killed near Altenheim, France, after his airplane was shot down by enemy combatants. Over the course of his service, SSgt. was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Oak Leaf Clusters.
Type
Still Image
Source
Digital reproduction of original <a href="https://www.390th.org/search/?390th_tax_crewnum=1039&
tab=operationalrecords">black and white photograph</a>.
Is Part Of
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/omeka2/collections/show/172" target="_blank">Epinal American Cemetery Collection</a>, RICHES of Central Florida.
Coverage
Framlingham Airfield, Framlingham, England
Contributor
Drain, Richard E.
Date Created
ca. 1943-1945
Format
image/jpg
Extent
Medium
1 black and white photograph
Language
eng
Audience
Mediator
History Teacher
Civics/Government Teacher
Rights Holder
Copyright to this resource is held by Richard E. Drain and is provided here by <a href="http://riches.cah.ucf.edu/" target="_blank">RICHES of Central Florida</a> for educational purposes only.
Accrual Method
Donation
Contributing Project
Epinal Cemetery Project
Curator
Lancaster, John
Cepero, Laura
Digital Collection
<a href="https://richesmi.cah.ucf.edu/map/" target="_blank">RICHES MI</a>
Source Repository
<a href="https://www.390th.org/" target="_blank">390th Memorial Museum</a>
External Reference
"<a href="http://www.americanairmuseum.com/unit/1251" target="_blank">569th Bomb Squadron</a>." American Air Museum in Britain. http://www.americanairmuseum.com/unit/1251.
"<a href="http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&
GRid=56372149" target="_blank">SSgt Thomas E Eason</a>." Find A Grave. http://findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&
GRid=56372149.
390th Bomb Group
AAF
ball turret gunners
bombardiers
Cletus L. Wadlow, Jr.
co-pilots
David M. Roche
Earl D. Greenstreet
engineers
George J. Arnold
Kenneth E. Tricker
pilots
Princess Pat
Sweet & Lovely
tail gunners
Thomas E. Eason
Thomas S. Leibner
toggliers
top turret gunners
U.S. Army
U.S. Army Air Forces
USA
USAAF
veterans
Victor J. DeMaise
wait gunners
William H. Guion, Jr.
World War II
WWII