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Scenes depicting military personnel with family members or in social gatherings, reflecting camaraderie and cultural connections.

Sister Kennedy N.Z. Lieut. W. J. Fulton from ***** Sister Henderson N.Z. Lieut. A. R. Cutler V.C. December 10, 1941.

Sister Kennedy N.Z. Lieut. W. J. Fulton from ***** Sister Henderson N.Z. Lieut. A. R. Cutler V.C. December 10, 1941.

Draper's Farewell Party for NATO. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Inspection requirement General P.L.G. Doorman 2e part Grote Oost (October 1946). Mrs. Spoor (in the uniform of a Lieutenant of the Women's Corps KliL) speaks with residents of a tent camp. October 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Operation Hill 1955 ...

Anefo photo collection. Finish. November 10, 1948

Photograph of Four Women in Navy Uniform.

Anefo photo collection. Rotterdam Dry DOOLMIJ NV Rotterdam Degwaterling Turin Tankschap "Kalydon" for NV Petroleum Me "La Corona" Haag. October 12, 1954. Rotterdam, South Holland

Queen Mother - General Scenes - 1939-1945. August 08, 1938. (Photo by The Associated Press Ltd.)

Smaldeel 1, with the commander of the marine forces (BDZ) vice admiral H.H.L. Pröpper (1906-1995) A / B from the flagship Kruiser Hr.Ms. The seven provinces (C 802), visited Copenhagen at the end of October 1958. The BDZ (fourth from the left) was received by Danish authorities.

SPAR Alexandria Schneider Gives Fred Nunally a Rush Radio Message. Radio "man" SPAR Alexandria Schneider gives Fred Nunally (Ternstedt Plant Layout) a rush radio message, sending the patrol boat on a speedy mission.

AMS-193 Jacana , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Duke holds investiture at Admiralty house.The Duchess of Gloucester with the widow of Commander J.F. Rayment R.A.N. & her children Michael & Mary. Michael received the D.S.C. which his father won. Commander Rayment was killed on the H.M.A.S. Australia. July 23, 1945.

WAVE saluting , Saluting, Smith College, United States. Naval Reserve. Women's Reserve. Photographs of the First Naval District

Mrs. Malcolm B. Hagopian (Rose). Miss Edith Merriam, she is 85 years old , Military personnel. Leon Abdalian Collection

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Instrumentation Arnhemia. Powerful performance. PADANG sector. Occupation of Arnhemia European women, including two members of the women's auxiliary corps walk through a street. July 21, 1947. Arnhemia, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies, Sumatra

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Saying goodbye to lute. Col. Borghouts. Farewell to Lieutenant Colonel J.J.F. Borghouts. November 1, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

American serviceman marries an Englsih bride. GI brides as thety became known were common wartime marriages between british women and american servicemen. 1945 London

1940S Couple Man In Uniform Woman Smiling Wearing His Hat Hands On Hips

Information office radio broadcaster Dutch Guinea. Nederlands Nieuw-Guinea: Visit American military attaché Colonel Milner. visit Colonel Milner, lunch offered Governor van Baal. July 1955. Hollandia, Guinea

Women on the Home Front 1939 - 1945 Women in Civil Defence: A woman member of the Auxiliary Fire Service.

Royal Association of Marine Officers (KVMO). The chairman of the KVMO, Lieutenant-Colonel der Mariniers (Ltkolmarns), A.H.P. Knoppen has handed a truequeque to the 4000th member of the KVMO, a corporal adelborst of the technical service, as well as an emblem and a tie. He hands over a damess scarf of the KVMO, presumably, to the corporal-adelborst woman.

Aircraft, Burma, India &Ceremonies& Decorations, Awards, War

Visitors aboard the aircraft camp Hr.Ms. Karel Doorman (C 81) during the fleet days in Den Helder.

Anefo photo collection. Report: Marriage of Captain Van Heukelom. November 26, 1945

AMS-97 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. Adelborsten Assaut Party Den Helder. December 8, 1950. Den Helder

Anefo photo collection. Adelborsten Assaut Party Den Helder. December 8, 1950. Den Helder

Private Linsell Married Today -- Private Gordon Linsell, the Black Watch sentry who was sentenced to death for killing a German policemen, and was later reprieved, was married to Miss Sheila Johnson in the Register Office, America, Bucks., today (Thursday) Miss Johnson, 19, became engaged Private Linsell on his return form Germany on leave last July. His home is at Romford, Essex. At his court martial. Linsell pleaded that he was following sentry orders to shoot to kill anyone behaving suspiciously and refusing to obey an order to halt. December 21, 1950. (Photo by Reuterphoto).

Flight Lieut. Finucane Decorated At Buckingham Palace Investiture.Flight Lieut. Paddy Finucane D.S.O., D.F.C. and two bars, leaving Buckingham palace with his mother after being decorated at a recent investiture. Flight Lieut. Finucane, who is one of Britian's most famous fighter pilots, injured his foot some time ago in an accident. November 26, 1941. (Photo by Planet News Ltd.).

At United Services Center, Winnipeg, volunteer worker S. Mundrick sews newly won stripes on uniform of Cpl. S. Watson. Girls are experts with needle. February 28, 1944.

WRAC Gunners For Gibraltar - Three predictor operators of the detachment in training-(L-R) Lance Corp. Grieg (East Fife), Private Bull (Sandown low), and Private Taylor (Bridlington Yorks). For the first time in the history of the Army women will be sent abroad on operational duties when a detachment of WRAC gunners from the 46 (M) HAA Regt., R.A. is flown out to Gibraltar at the end of this month to form part of the battery in the Garrison there. Hitherto WRACS have only been sent abroad on non-operational duties. September 23, 1952.

Anefo photo collection. Nurse goes to Indie. January 10, 1946. Indonesia, Dutch East Indies

Anefo photo collection. After a prisoner of war of 27 months in Korea, Arie Bever arrives at Schiphol, where his wife welcomes him. May 7, 1953. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Two American Red Cross Girls Join 20 War-Weary Youths Of The 15Th Army Air Force On Tour Of The Famous Grottoes Along The Italian Seacoast. Here, Left To Right: Miss Tilly Jane Reed Of Pittsburgh, Penn., Escorted By Sgt. Percy Johnson, Airplane Engine Me

AMS-154 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Australian National Airways Flight Superintendent, Captain Peter Gibbes, D.F.C., A.F.C. who was selected to fly the Queen to Melbourne from Launceston on February 24th, discusses the wonderful news with Hostesses Joan Beardon, Margaret England and Gwyenda Gaunt, who were chosen for the flight. Captain Gibbes has logged 17,000 flying hours. March 3, 1954.

Anefo photo collection. Troop transport ship De Seven Seas with soldiers back from New Guinea in Rotterdam. November 5, 1962. Rotterdam, South Holland

Norwegian prisoners of war, released from the Nazi detention camp Grini after Germany's capitulation. Here at Charlottenberg station.

C.ö.v.k's service room courtesy.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Anefo photo collection. Farewell dinner for Lieutenant General Simonds of the 2nd Canadian army corps. Guests at dinner. December 28, 1945. Apeldoorn, Gelderland

AMS-101 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Anefo photo collection. The launch of tanker kirkouk ndsm. May 25, 1951. Amsterdam

13-Ton Tank with Superior Speed, Fire Power. Photographs of Marshall Plan Programs, Exhibits, and Personnel

Photo collection Spaarnestad topics. The occupiers / occupation in the Netherlands. First months .. The visit of the National Commissioner, Rijksminister Dr. Seyss Inquart to South Limburg. During the distribution of propaganda material to miners. November 22, 1940. Heerlen, the Netherlands

Poll photo collection. Reportage Marine. Telephonists Marvas. 1945

AMS-105 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

***** Woman Seizes Nazi Airman,Mrs. Caisy Cardwell, Wife of a North East Coast ***** D.V. Officer, yesterday arrested a German airman who came down by parachute in a field alongside her house. The ***** was the pilot of a Junkers *****.when she heard that a farachutest coming down, she walked out into the field and ***** then took his revolver and harshed him off. July 09, 1940. (Photo by Keystone)

C.ö.v.k's service room courtesy.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

Pilot Held By Russians Comes Home To BritainFlight-Lieutenant John Driver, the 38-year-old R.A.F. pilot who was held eleven weeks the Russians after a forced landing in the soviet Zone of Germany, seen with his wife on arrival at Liverpool Street Station, London, today. They travelled overnight from Germany in the British Forces Leave ship Empire Parkeaton" to Harwich, Essex. Driver's wife, Joy, went to Berlin to make sure that everything that could be done was being done to secure her husband's release,Said Lieut Driver The Russians treated me very well but would not say why I was being held and when I would be released. The only souvenir I have brought back with me is the winter woolen purple underwear they gave me. The Drivers live in Minchinghampton, Gloucestershire. November 28, 1950. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.).

The Marine Drum band of the Marine Barracks Amsterdam (MKAD) gives an execution in the canteen of the MKAD on the occasion of the 1 year anniversary.

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Beatrix visited Royal Military Academy Breda reach prizes winners sports matches 17th congress Confederation Interallies des Officers reserve. Winner Equipe United States. Princess Beatrix hands chef Equipe Americans group. September 4, 1964. Breda

Anefo photo collection. Assaut KVM Adelborsten. December 18, 1953. Den Helder

First Full-Dress -- Parade today of members of the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps in their smart new green uniforms. These girls will leave for Canberra this afternoon to take part in the Jubilee opening of *****. June 14, 1951.

The Commander-General of the British Royal Marines General Sir Malcolm C. Cartwright-Taylor visits the Dutch Marines Corps. Reception and dinner in the Van Ghentkazerne (VGKAZ) to the ROTTERDAM.

Duchess Of Gloucester And A.T.S Girl: When the Duchess of Gloucester, with the Mayor of Croydon, attended the opening of the Britannia girls all services club at Croydon H.R.H. was served with tea by Pte. P. Pritchard of the H.T.S., who was a member of an A.A. Battery which destroyed one of the Sunday night raiders. January 21, 1943.

C.ö.v.k's service room courtesy.Sweden, Blekinge, Blekinge, Karlskrona, Karlskrona, External War Gogs (depicted, City)

DN-SN-87-01362. Base: Groton State: Connecticut (CT) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Lt. R. Byrne (R.N) - A.D.C. To Sir Dallas Brooks. October 24, 1949.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Aviation day military aviation at Kemajoran airport. Unknown lady as a passenger in one of the aircraft. March 9, 1947. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Kemajoran, Dutch East Indies

423I - Chairchute. September 17, 1946. (Photo by Wide World Photos)

Anefo photo collection. Arrival Film star Ann Todd and her husband movie director David Lean at Schiphol on the left an unknown air force officer. December 19, 1952. Noord-Holland, Schiphol

Air Base in the Caribbean. Nurse Lt. Myrtle Miller, Lansing, Mich; Nurse Lt. Jane Jordan, New Glasgow, Va.; and Nurse Lt. Irene Gukeisen, Parkston, So. Dakota. Nurses thoroughly trained in jungle rescue work and in evacuation of wounded by air.

Emergency Mass Feeding, Fort Dix, New Jersey 1954 , Civil defense. Records of the Office of Civil Defense and Defense Mobilization

Engineman 3rd Class Tammy Wenzlick, left, and PETTY Officer 3rd Class Clarke take a break aboard the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS-53). The GRAPPLE is towing three ocean minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support U.S. Navy escort operations. Base: Rota Country: Spain (ESP)

12/31/1935. The writer speaking to Republican soldiers during the Civil War.

A Sergeant-1 Air Force Woman Department (LUVA) in Summertenue.Various service subjects.

Everything handowen. December 15, 1954.

Princess Beatrix brings an introductory visit to various parts of the Royal Navy. Visit to the mushroom, located near the ferry port, in which the Marine Museum is also located in addition to the Marine Examination (Marvo) department. Links The commander of the naval night in the Netherlands (CZM) Vice-Admiraal (VADM) mr. A.N. Baron De Vos Van Steenwijk.

AMS-101 , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Elsevier photo collection. Princess Irene 19 received gifts, N.L. wardroming fuseliers "Princess Irene". deputation offered except cassettes silverware, bloing huge cake. August 1, 1955. Soestdijk

DD-938 Jonas Ingram , Ships, Naval Vessels, Boats, Naval History, Navy

Sir Richard Byrd - Commander Died 3-12-1957. May 07, 1947. (Photo by International Newsrell).

Major John Swinton - Social Also Was ADC To - Personality. April 02, 1954.

General Eisenhower, Godfather, Attends Christening of Lord Tedder's Son -- Lady Tedder shows baby Richard Seton Tedder to godfather General Eisenhower (left) after the christening, Lord Tedder (on right) appears to be making fatherly noises. General Dwight Eisenhower was godfather when the baby son of Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Tedder and Lady Tedder was christened in the 800-year-old St. Margaret's Chapel of Edinburgh Castle. The baby was named Richard Seton. Lord Tedder, now Chief of the British Air Staff, was deputy to General Eisenhower when he was Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The General, staying in Scotland with his wife and son, Captain John Eisenhoer, was fulfilling a series of engagements in Edinburgh. October 4, 1946.

Mrs. Richard L. Cochrane, Rear Admiral Edward L. Cochrane, Mrs. Edward L. Cochrane, and Rear Admiral T. Withers at the Launch of the USS Sea Cat. Original caption: Mrs. Richard L. Cochrane, matron of honor, Rear Admiral Edward L. Cochrane, USN, Mrs. Edward L. Cochrane, sponsor, Rear Admiral T. Withers, USN, at launching of USS Sea Cat. Launched at Navy Yard Portsmouth, N.H. Feb 21.. 1944-02-21T00:00:00.

The Artist Is An Admiral: But The Private Didn't Know -- Rear-Admiral H.J.B. Moore working on a water colour.The admiral, Royal Navy, and the private, Royal Marines, take their places in the art school evening class, drawing from the nude.Usually the private says "Good evening - how's it going - because he does not know his friend in civilian clothes is an admiral.And last night at his Chatham (Kent) home Rear-Admiral (E) H.J.B. Moore. engineering adviser to the Commander-in-Chief the Nore, said "Your story is going to make things rather awkward" as he chatted to our reporter. April 3, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper Ltd.)

Two soldiers of the military woman department (Milva) near Scheveningen Pier.

1956. This year's world champion in Pigeon Shooting.

08/31/1936. Miss Reyes Rayán (1), godmother of the delivery of a flag to the 15th Aviation Group; And ambrosia Serrano (2), who embroidered said Flag.

Major Boxer Greets Daughter -- Maj. Charles Boxer, British Army intelligence officer who was held a prisoner in China for 3 years by the Japs, is greeted on arrival at Laguardia Airport today by his daughter, Carola, and Emily Hahn, the child's mother. Major Boxer said he intended to marry Miss. Hahn "As soon as possible". November 22, 1945. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).

Dagger. Photo in December 1942. Dolk. Foto i december 1942.

Inviting: The British Air Ministry showed perception when it chose pretty 19-year-old WAAF Valerie Lees to play the lead in a recruiting film for the WAAF. Discovered on a RAF station and chosen from more than 100 girls for the role. Valerie now wants to take up a film career on her release from the WAAF. September 11, 1947.

Greenbelt defense housing. Maryland 1941. still image. Photographs. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Photography Collection

Russia: 1947. Four U.S. Army nurses share a light for their cigarettes during a break. They are part of the first medical group to be stationed with the U.S. bomber bases in Russia.

Three Women's Air Force Service Pilots who ferried new aircraft to Gardner Field; (l-r) Helen Calhoun, Jeanne Robertson, and Eleanor Moriarity, Taft, CA, 12/22/1943. (Photo by US Army Air Force/GG Vintage Images)

Norwegian prisoners of war, released from the Nazi detention camp Grini after Germany's capitulation. Here at Charlottenberg station.

Luva soldier, Zeist camp.

World War Two: Sentimental French postcard for civilians to send to their men at the frontline.

Gloria Pickett, Jane Greer (then Bette Jane Greer), and Inga Rundvold, modeling the uniforms to be worn by the Women's Auxiliary Corps, August 1942, Fort Des Moines, Iowa

Jean Sainteny or Jean Roger (May 29, 1907 in Vesinet - February 25, 1978) was a French politician who was sent to Vietnam after the end of the Second World War in order to accept the surrender of the Japanese forces and to attempt to reincorporate Vietnam into French Indochina. He reached an agreement with Ho which would have kept Vietnam in the Union francaise. The agreement became ineffective after the bombing of Haiphong ordered by the High Commissioner Thierry d'Argenlieu.

French Red Cross nurses gathered in London today prior to leaving for Normandy, Whence they will eventually go to Paris - The nurses with a Red Cross Ambulance which they will take to France. August 23, 1944.

So The Cup Changes Hands - Princess Elizabeth, in a dark spiral-embroided evening dress presents the George V Gold Challenge Cup to Capt. K. Barry of the Eire Army, at the International Horse Show, at the White city, London last night. Captain Barry on his chestnut mare Ballyneety, had the only clear round in the finals. Lt. Col. Harry Llewellyn, Winner in 1948 and last year, came to grief on a white wicket gate which proved the "graveyard" of many hopes during the evening. Lt. Col. Harry Llewellyn was riding Foxhunter. July 26, 1951. (Photo by Paul Popper).

Family day, also open day for the Leeuwarden airbase staff. Personnel is used to distribute program folders. The Luvas with the dark barets are among the air guard service corps (KLD).

World War Two: Sentimental French postcard for civilians to send to their men at the frontline.

Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Staff Cabinet Army Command and Recording General Track and Mrs. Spoor DJK. Mans Spoor-Dijkema. March 1948. Batavia, Indonesia, Jakarta, Dutch East Indies

26 August, 1944. Sgt. Kenneth Averill, of the 4th Signal Co., 4th Div., gets his welcome personally from a Parisian girl when his unit, with other French and American forces, enters the main section of the French capital

Anefo photo collection. Den Helder Assaut Adelborsten. December 18, 1953. Den Helder

General Montgomery. July 8, 1955.

Pearl Harbor widows have gone into war work to carry on the fight with a personal vengeance, Corpus Christi, Texas. Mrs. Virginia Young (right) whose husband was one of the first casualties of World War II, is a supervisor in the Assembly and Repairs Department of the Naval Air Base. Her job is to find convenient and comfortable living quarters for women workers from out of the state, like Ethel Mann, who operates an electric drill. August, 1942

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