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A soldier poses with a soldier dressed in drag, Germany, 1945
Photograph. Unidentified soldier standing with another American soldier dressed like a woman. Taken during a...
A US serviceman feeds several dogs from a mess kit
Slide. US serviceman feeding multiple dogs from mess kit. From box originally labeled "Army 42-4."” United States. 1942...
A US soldier holds one of the famed Python bivittatus or Burmese pythons in Burma in 1944
Photograph. A US soldier holds one of the famed Python bivittatus or Burmese pythons in Burma in 1944.
A USO show for patients in Grosseto, Italy from 21 July- 15 September 1944
A "U.S.O. show being enjoyed by our ambulatory patients in front of [the] main building in Grosseto, Italy." Grosseto,...
A woman performs on stage, Hawaii
Photograph. A woman dances on stage for a crowd of sailors during a performance, possibly with the USO. Hawaii. No date
Actor Raymond Massey with a soldier in Augsburg, Germany on 18 July 1945
Actor Raymond Massey listens to a soldier. Official caption: "ETO HQ 45 39346 18 July. Credit...US Army Signal Corps....
Al Jolson and piano player entertaining troops
Photograph. Al Jolson sings and dances next to a piano player on a stage during a performance for troops. Location...
Al Jolson entertaining troops on stage
Photograph. Al Jolson poses next to a piano player while entertaining troops. Printed caption on photo front: "Al...
American servicemen playing baseball, Triefenstein, 1945
Photograph. Uniformed American servicemen playing baseball in an open field; residential buildings are in the...
American servicewomen near a Christmas tree, Philippines, 1945
Photograph. Three American servicewomen working with the Red Cross pose in front of a Christmas tree. Philippines. 1945
American soldiers waiting in line for Rose Bowl football game, California, January 1943
Photograph. American soldiers waiting outside in line for Rose Bowl football game. Personal caption on photo reverse: "...
American soldiers watching Hawaiian entertainers, c.1944
American soldiers watching "Royal Haw'n" [Hawaiian] entertainers, c.1944
An African-American soldier assists a celebrity boxer in London, England on 22 June 1944
An African-American soldier assists a celebrity boxer. Official caption: "ETO HQ 44 5734 Robins 22 June 44. Credit......
Baseball diamond on camp grounds, Hawaii, December 1945
Photograph. View across a baseball diamond to camp buildings. Personal caption on photo reverse: "Dec 21 1945 /...
Baseball game on military base
Photograph. Baseball game near barracks. Location unknown. No date
Bob Feller, former Cleveland Indian great, blasts a strike past an opposing batter during a game in which he struck out 18 men at Efate in the New Hebrides in 16 May 1944
399.Photograph. Bob Feller, baseball player. 'File No: 45536 May 16, 1944 Chief Bob Feller, Ex-Indian, 'Blows the man...
Boxer Joe Louis watches a boxing exhibition in London, England on 22 June 1944
Boxer Joe Louis watches a boxing exhibition in London, England on 22 June 1944. Official caption: "ETO HQ 44 5731...
British 13th Corps servicemen having fun during Christmas celebration in Scarperia, Italy on 25 December 1944.
11. Photograph. British 13th Corps servicemen having fun during Christmas celebration. '25 Dec. 1944. 5/MM-44-32343....
Bull fight, ETO
Photograph. Bull ready to enter ring bull fight. No location or date. Probably Southern France. 1940-44
Bull fight, ETO
Photograph. Bullring and bull fight; bull chasing white clad men over the fences. No location or date. Probably...
Chaplain leads a group of servicemen in song, Italy, 1944
Photograph. Chaplain with accordion leads a group of servicemen in song. Official caption on front: "MM-5-153005."...
Contortionist performing in USO show for Fifth Army troops in Italy in August 1944
269.Photograph. '3 Aug 44. MM-5-44-8302. Fifth Army Hqs, Cecina Area, Italy. Miss Betty Yeaton, Glendale, Cal. [...
Enlisted Luftwaffe soldiers and civilians at an amusement park, France, 1942
Photograph. Enlisted Luftwaffe soldiers and civilians, including Black (of African descent) French civilian, at an...
Famous boxer Joe Louis after an exhibition of his skills in London, England on 22 June 1944
Famous boxer Joe Louis after an exhibition of his skills. Official caption: "ETO HQ 44 5735 Robins 22 June 44. Credit...
Filipino women at a base dance, Philippines, 1945
Photograph. Group of Filipino women pose together in front of the Christmas tree at the base hall. Personal caption on...
Football game at Fort Benning, Georgia on 12 September 1944
1654. '12 Sept 44. Bradlor. Leo Krupa, end, 3rd Inf football team. 168-L-44-2903.' Army Signal Corps photograph...
Football game at Fort Benning, Georgia on 12 September 1944
1656. '12 Sept 44. Bradlor. Busa runs the ball around end for the 4th Inf. 168-L-44-2905.' Army Signal Corps photograph...
Football game at Fort Benning, Georgia on 12 September 1944
1657. '12 Sept 44. Bradlor. John Botha, quarterback for the 3rd Inf. 168-L-44-2906.' Army Signal Corps photograph...
Football game at Fort Benning, Georgia on 12 September 1944
1658. '12 Sept 44. Bradlor. Dick McFee, 4th Infantry carries ball in scrimmage. 168-L-44-2907.' Army Signal Corps...
Football game at Fort Benning, Georgia on 12 September 1944
12 Sept 44. Bradlor. Kyle Cotchin, 4th Infantry back carries ball in scrimmage. 168-L-44-2908.' Army Signal Corps...
Football game kick off, Italy
Photograph. Kickoff of football game; men playing wearing football uniforms and helmets. Personal caption on photo...
Football scrimmage at Fort Benning, Georgia on 12 September 1944
1653. '12 Sept 44. Bradlor. Estenick carries the ball for the 4th Inf during scrimmage on polo field, Ft Benning,...
Four Filipino musicians, Philippines, 1945
Photograph. Four Filipino musicians pose with their instruments. Personal caption on photo reverse: "1945 Phillipine [...
Four GIs play cards, Philippines, 1945
Photograph. Four GIs play cards in a busy mess hall. Personal caption on photo reverse: "'G' Co.". Philippines. 1945
GI baseball team, Philippines, 1945
Photograph. GI baseball team poses outside at baseball diamond. Philippines. 1945
GI baseball team, Philippines, 1945
Photograph. Four members of a GI baseball team pose outside the dugout at baseball diamond. Philippines. 1945

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