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Belgian Flag, September 1944
Ralph Mouw
A Belgian flag that looks to be sewn together from different pieces of fabric. Ralph wrote on it: Belgium Flag, Sept. 1944, Best Wishes.
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Certificate Appointing Ralph Mouw Captain, September 29, 1944
Ralph Mouw
The certificate appoints Ralph James Mouw as Captain in the Army of the United States and gives conditions for his time as Captain.
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Picture of Broken Radius Bone, 1944
Ralph Mouw
The picture looks like an X-ray but the bone is shown in black instead of white. Ralph labeled the radius and wrote "fractured here at head of radius" on the image.
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Summary of 980th F.A. Battalion's Combat, 1944
Ralph Mouw
A summary of the combat of 980th F.A. Battalion (formerly 1st Battalion of the 144th F.A.) describing "140 action-filled days." Their activities had been censored until October 24, 1944.
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Ten Shillings, 1944
Ralph Mouw
Ralph Mouw wrote on a ten shilling note from England. He wrote "love and greetings," "Souvenir of UK," and "American value $2."
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Officer's Identification Card, Issued September 14, 1943
Ralph Mouw
An identification card issued by the War Department to Ralph J. Mouw. It includes a picture, physical characteristics, and fingerprints and a thumb print from the right hand.
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Personal Affairs, 980th Field Artillery Battalion Headquarters, October 16, 1943
Ralph Mouw
Instructions to officers and soldiers for making a will and other personal affairs, as well as instructions to the wife on banking information and insurance.
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Registration Certificate, October 16, 1943
Ralph Mouw
Registration certificate for Ralph J. Mouw. It says to keep the card with you at all times and includes a description of the registrant.
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Christmas Card, 1942
Ralph Mouw
A card wishing a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Lt. Ralph J. Mouw. It says 144th Field Artillery with an insignia at the top.
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Fort Sill Postcard, 1942
Ralph Mouw
A postcard showing the new 77th F.A. Barracks in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
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War Savings Bond, October 8, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph Mouw purchased a war savings bond for $25 at the rate of $18.75 each day beginning with pay due to him on October 31, 1942.
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Western Union Telegram, 1942
Ralph Mouw
The telegram sent from Ralph to his wife reads: fondest greetings my thoughts are with you no news of you for some time.
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Western Union Telegram, October 7, 1942
Ralph Mouw
The telegram from Ralph to Miss Geneeve Slothauber reads: can you wait till friday I will be home then love.
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Certificate from the Army of the United States, June 1, 1942
R. D. Schmidt
Official certificate stating that as of June 1, 1942, Ralph J. Mouw is appointed Technician 4th grade by Colonel R.D. Schmidt.
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Regimental Shipping Ticket, 1942
James J. Shaug
The ticket contains a list of supplies that will be delivered to 2nd Lt. Ralph Mouw. It includes a tent, a bedroll, helmet, canteen, suspenders, and more.
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Extract from Fort Crook Induction Station Headquarters
E. K. Crowley
The men listed, including Ralph J. Mouw, have been inducted into military service and are to move from Fort Crook, Nebraska, to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
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Photo of Genevieve, 1941
Genevieve Mouw
A photo of Genevieve in a brown leather case that has an eagle insignia on it.
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