Out of the Ordinary by Russ Horton
...to him about being shot at often with the instruction, “Don’t tell Mom, I know how she would worry.” The other interesting aspect of the letter is that it is...
In Celebration of Women’s History Month
...We would love to add more stories of servicewomen to our Collection! If you or someone you know is interested please contact me about our Oral History Program: oralhistory@dva.wisconsin.gov or...
A Veteran’s First Vehicle: Incorporating the Automobile into the Army during WWI
By Bobby Brito, Oral History Intern The Great War inaugurated the twentieth century, while the proliferation of the internet can be thought of as one of the events that bookended...
The Iron Brigade & the Black Hat
...– not one was there – all shot. I guess, ‘sure not a man would lag at such a time!’ I know I wondered where one might be. I might...
Teacher Resources
...museum visit. LESSON PLANS GRADES 3-5 Art from History Everyday Art Getting to Know a Service Member Create a Poppy LESSON PLANS GRADES 6-8 Drawing the Everyday Interpreting Artifacts...
The Life and Letters of World War I Aerial Observer Lt. Mortimer M. Lawrence – May 1917
...Lt. N. P. Morrow, Lawrence’s first company commander. Lawrence liked him a great deal, describing him in this letter as “strict without being unreasonable.” I don’t know how long a...
Spanish-American War Roster
...remember to try alternate spellings (e.g. Hanson and Hansen). Rank This field is most useful for searching if you know the exact rank of the soldier (i.e. Private, First Lieutenant,...
Wisconsin in the Civil War Database
...most useful for searching if you know the exact rank of the soldier (i.e. Private, First Lieutenant, etc.). Unit This field contains both the company and the regiment in this...
Search the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s World War I Database
...searching this field, remember to try alternate spellings (e.g. Hanson and Hansen). Rank This field is most useful for searching if you know the exact rank of the soldier (i.e....