The Life and Letters of World War I Aerial Observer Lt. Mortimer M. Lawrence – May 1917

May 15, 1917 Dear Folks- Reached here this A.M. and went right to work. We are almost settled now, in the new barracks. Please send me some Bath Towels and...

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The Life and Letters of World War I Aerial Observer Lt. Mortimer M. Lawrence – September 1917

Fort Sill, Sept. 23rd Dear Folks:- Well the suit case arrived yesterday noon and everything was O.K. Thank you for all the trouble you took in packing it, also for...

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WVMF Convoy Speaker Series Featuring Former SSG Eric Maddox

...Richfield, Camp Hometown Heroes and the Fisher House Wisconsin. All proceeds benefit programs and exhibits at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Click here to buy tickets Thank you to our sponsors!...

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Lighter

Souvenirs Prohaska Quote

...buy, money, I’ll trade, I’m a merchant.' He came up to us and the lighters had the Twin Towers on them and a plane going into it, and a picture...

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Marcia Gates Photo

Marcia Gates: Angel of Bataan in the Lost Battalion

...before receiving orders to the Philippines in autumn 1941. On the way to her new assignment, Gates made stops at San Francisco and Hawaii. According to Gates’ account, she and...

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Headshot photograph of Alannah McReavey

Alannah McReavey on Giving Back

...veterans. They continue their service. I meet so many veterans that want to give back because they know how it feels when--especially combat vets.” During the interview, McReavey discusses the...

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM HOSTS “THE LIFE OF A SCOUT SNIPER IN IRAQ” PRESENTATION

...Veterans Museum (30 W. Mifflin St, Madison). For more information, visit www.wisvetsmuseum.com/events. The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is an educational activity of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and is located...

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Author of New York Times Best-Seller ‘Carnage and Culture’ to Speak at Wisconsin Veterans Museum Gala

...of Veterans Affairs and is located at 30 W. Mifflin St., across the street from the State Capitol. For more information, go to www.wisvetsmuseum.com./ -30- 201 West Washington Avenue |...

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Wisconsin Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Kicks Off the 150th Commemoration of the Civil War with a Special Program at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

...30 W. Mifflin St., across the street from the State Capitol. Visit our website at www.WisVetsMuseum.com. -30- 201 West Washington Avenue | Madison, Wisconsin 53707 1-800-WIS-VETS | WisVets@dva.wisconsin.gov | WisVets.com...

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2011 Spring Programs at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum to Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War

...Veterans Affairs and is located at 30 W. Mifflin St., Madison, across the street from the State Capitol. For more information go to www.WisVetsMuseum.com. -30- 201 West Washington Avenue |...

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