The Polar Bear Expedition by Andrea Hoffman

...insignia for the ANREF, and was worn by Ramsay on his coat for the remainder of his service. See more of the Ralph E. Ramsay collection in our online database....

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John Greening: A Veteran in the Spotlight by Andrea Hoffman

...led to believe his whole life. His new found health likewise awarded him a new sense of freedom. Greening’s enthusiasm showed immediately. After his technical training at both Lowry and...

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Volunteer Opportunities

...curators with collections management inventory, number, and research artifacts. Reference Assistant: Use historical resources to research Wisconsin veterans. Enter that information into databases and other online resources. Oral History: the...

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TOURS

...the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Directions to Olin/Turville Parking Lots: From the museum on W Mifflin St., turn Left on to Carroll St. Turn Right on West Washington St. Turn Left...

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Give Now

...taxes on these securities. Information to make a gift of stock to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation: DTC#: 0457 Broker/Dealer: Robert W. Baird & Co. Account #: 5747-0445 Account Name:...

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Book a Speaker

...1956. It left a significant legacy, including the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. This presentation will give an overview of the GAR and its activities. Wisconsin Was There in the Civil War...

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I Am Not Invisible

...photographs of Oregon women who were military veterans. Now a nationwide program, the IANI campaign strives to increase awareness and generate dialogue about the role of women veterans. By spotlighting...

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Wisconsin’s veterans remember 9/11

...pain. With that said, we will start with a Wisconsin veteran who was in Washington, D.C., that morning. Jason E. Johns https://wisvetsmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/OH02066.Johns_access_clip1.mp3 Johns was raised in Dubuque, Iowa and enlisted...

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February 2021 Virtual! Drink & Draw

...are available online and at most Target stores and at arts and crafts stores. Eraser Drawing by Yvette M. Pino. The artist drew this image of a fellow service member...

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A video interview with Brigadier General Robert Andrew Cocroft

Written by Oral Historian Luke D. Sprague Brigadier General Robert A. Cocroft, at the time of the photo also Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs Robert A....

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