World War I

World War I: Barritt, Golden OH210 Cairy, Scott OH732 Denomie, Edward OH1152 Fuller, Ray OH50   Haddock, John OH1543 Jones, Duke E OH1061 McCoy, Robert OH1515 Pavlik, John OH1722 Pavlik,...

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World War II

  World War II:   Abrahamsom, Harvin OH157 Adams, Bob OH871 Adrian, Kenneth OH118 Alff, Norman OH120 Allord, Lawrence OH131 Allord, Lorraine OH14 Amundson, Robert OH125 Anderson, Arthur OH960 Anderson,...

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Photograph of Akira R. Toki, WW2 veteran.

Akira R. Toki on being Japanese American during World War II

...Regimental Combat Team during World War II. While Toki has been a notable figure for decades, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum is proud to re-introduce his story to the public through...

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Holiday Greetings from the Field by Mary Kate Kwasnik

...and British troops ventured out from their trenches into no man’s land to share season’s greetings and cigarettes, or the annual Bob Hope Christmas shows during World War II and...

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Travel Trunks

...Apply ($26 Each): Civil WarWorld War IWorld War II - EuropeWorld War II - PacificKoreaVietnamGulf WarOperation Enduring Freedom (OEF) / Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) How Would You Like to Receive...

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Medal of Honor Recipients

...Honor were approved in World War I and only 435 in World War II. During the Korean War, 131 Medals of Honor were awarded, and 240 were bestowed during the...

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The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Earns 2013 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

...opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. *Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, January 2013 **Source: Google Analytics, worldwide data, March 2013 -30-...

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NEW ART EXHIBIT: IN MY SPARE MOMENTS, THE ART OF HAROLD F. SCHMITZ

...time assisting with curatorial research, museum visitors will view an extensive look at a Milwaukee veteran’s artwork spanning an incredible timeline. Artwork Highlights With the beginning of World War...

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Part I: Okinawa: Genesis of a Battle

...members did their full duty, still impact the world today. From April until August 2020, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff will explore World War II’s end, highlighting materials and stories...

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1944 09 Patricia &Harry Baker, W. Salem, WI 600x480

Happy 103rd Birthday, Lt. Col. Harry Baker !

Wisconsin World War II veteran, Harry Dillon Baker will celebrate his 103rd birthday on October 9, 2023. At the request of Baker's family, the museum staff is asking for your...

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