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Mid-20th Century Military Figures

Portraits of notable military personnel from the mid-20th century, highlighting their significance and roles during this period.

Vintage Photograph. Man in captains uniform standing with arms crossed
Vintage Photograph. Man in captains uniform standing with arms crossed
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Comdr. A.B. Fry
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Reserve Sergeant-Kiteer KL / Coat of Arms of Military Aviation A. (Adriaan) Bevelander, born May 23, 1917 in Bandoeng, Dutch East Indies. The student kite commandan was originally from KL / ML flight schools Haamstede / Souburg. He was seconded to the KM per 1-9-1940 for the duration of the war. His first flight training then continued and completed at the MLD flight school Morokrembangan / Surabaya. The continuing training on tweotive aircraft from this contingent ML staff then took place at De Raf in England. On 22-12-1941, the GMB was awarded with immediate promotion to reserve Sergeant kite.
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Leonard J. Julian, Major, Ord., Dept. , Ordnance industry, Armories, Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational
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Detective Sgt. Sam Cleary, assigned to Royal Tour. October 30, 1953. (Photo by Kenneth Charles Redshaw/Fairfax Media).
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Anefo photo collection. H.A. Gomperts (portrait). December 13, 1963
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Mr. Robert Chalmers a war-time instructor on unarmed combat who showed the court "The Silent Kill", a blow delivered from behind with the edge of the hand across the side of the neck. Such a blow it is alleged was used to kill Watters. July 1, 1955. (Photo by Daily Express Picture).
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Col. Hevia -- Cuban War Minister
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Anefo photo collection. Tom Okker in military service, here he shows his call for service. January 29, 1966
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Portrait photography of Björn Lindskog Motiv: Portrait photography of Björn Lindskog, head of F 18 Södertörn's flight fleet 1946-1949. Framed photo.
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Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.
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H.S. Gullett. August 12, 1940.
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Shipping - Seaman/Women. April 21, 1950.
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Admiral Sperry
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08/31/1911. José Martín civil guard seriously injured by the Revolutionaries, in the events that recently occurred in Alcira.
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Col. Noel Marshall
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Detachment 101, an enigmatic Allied intelligence and special operations unit during World War II, played a pivotal role in the Burmese theater. Operating deep in the jungles of Burma, their mission was multi-faceted, encompassing guerrilla warfare, espionage, and sabotage against Japanese forces. Comprising a diverse group of individuals, from OSS agents to indigenous fighters, they effectively disrupted Japanese supply lines, gathered critical intelligence, and supported resistance movements.
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Scores of children and grown-ups wrote to Police-Constable Ernie Pugh, 27 when they heard, two weeks ago, that his police dog pal Rajah had been shot through the shoulder in an encounter with a gunman. Now Rajah, seen here with Police-Constable Pugh at Bayford, Herts, yesterday, is back on duty and as fearless and obedient as ever. It was feared that the injury he received when he tackled the gunman after a burglary at Brookman's Park, Herts, would make him either too timid or too vicious to be a tracker again - for the encounter was his first with a criminal. But, in a try-out yesterday, he "got his man" and held on until Police-Constable Pugh arrived to make the "arrest". March 31, 1952.
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Donzere-Mondragon Project. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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09/30/1921. Justiniano Martín, a volunteer soldier from the King's battalion, who was the first to assault the Sebt position, and who was wounded by three bullets, although he was seriously injured, did not want to be removed from the line of fire.
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Joseph Sullivan ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational
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S/Sgt. Leroy Hooten, of Paoli, Ind., bomber mission recorder, Toni Frissell, Antoinette Frissell Bacon, Antoinette Frissell
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William L. Warner ,. Records of U.S. Army Operational
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Sgt. Eddie Cope Of Austin, Texas, Says That All Is Needed Is Two Free Hands And A Mobile Face To Converse With The Local Talent Of Italy. 'Can That Be So' This Gesture Is A Dilly! It Expresses Mingled Surprise And Belief.
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Technical Assistance - Colonial Development/Carthage. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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War album 106, picture 32715.
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German Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, 1936. Artist: Unknown
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Anefo photo collection. Dutch farmers are going to set up a company in France. World War II, Agriculture. August 1945. France
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***** Commissioner (Mr. *****) at pistol practice. ***** who is an excellent ***** Yard, and can ***** with an automatic. May 13, 1946.
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Vice Admiral John J. Shanahan, Commander of the US Navy's Second Fleet, Holds a briefing aboard the amphibious command ship USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20) while en route to participate in the allied Exercise TEAM WORK '76. The MOUNT WHITNEY is serving as flagship during the exercise scheduled for September 15-24. Subject Operation/Series: TEAM WORK '76 Country: Unknown
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Eisenhower is known for his role in negotiating and ending the Korean War, putting the border back the 38th parallel.
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Spanish civil war : Don Gregorio Maranon
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Lieutenant-Colonel mr. J.c.c.m. Brand, born in 1946.
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Sgt. Eddie Cope Of Austin, Texas Illustrates Hand Movements Used By The Local Talents And American G.I.'S In Italy. 'Why Didn'T I Think Of This Before!' Shucks, Yes, Soldier, A Word In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Dictionary, Any Ole Day.
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Anefo photo collection. 27th blast furnace guard tournament in Beverwijk, E. Geller (Kop USSr. January 5, 1965. Beverwijk
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NATO Anniversary. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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Sergey Gavrilovich Simonov (1894 - 1986) Russian weapons designer; he is one of the fathers of the modern assault rifle.
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Mr. Forde Minster for Army acting P.M. January 7, 1945.
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Second World War. For billeting. Soviet Union. Relatives of the German Wehrmacht with free upper body
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Hitler's heroes, the Knight's Cross bearers of the German Wehrmacht, here at a meeting in Kassel in 1970, celebrated their meeting with senior officers of the Bundeswehr and soldiers, Germany, Europe
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Lt. Col. J.M. Craig
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Anefo photo collection. Dr. L. de Jong 11c "The Kingdom Netherlands World War Dr. L. de Jong, Kop. October 20, 1986. Hague, South Holland
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Portland, Oregon, December 20, 1941To avoid misunderstandings, Chinese are being equipped with nationality identifying buttons and documents. Chan Jing Sau (left) of 308 S. W. 2d avenue, was registered and provided with his button Friday by Consul Silwing P. C. Au (right).
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James Lynch, Roundhouse Worker, Proviso Yards, Chicago and North Western Railroad, Melrose Park, Illinois, USA, Jack Delano, U.S. Office of War Information, December 1942
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Admiral Lemonnier. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel
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***** J. Melton Syd. Police force water tap. October 28, 1954. ;***** J. Melton Syd. Police force water tap.
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CAPT Mack C. Gaston tends to paperwork in his office at the Pentagon. Gaston has recently been selected to receive his promotion to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Major R.E. Mannington-Buller. November 20, 1951. (Photo by Reuter Photo)
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Veterans' Employment and Training Service - Salute to All American Veterans