World War, 1939-1945

Richard Beckman stands outside near Linz, Germany. Beckman was a United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment Agent during World War II.

Richard Beckman sits on a fence at the Rhine River in Germany. Beckman was a United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment Agent during World War II.

Soldiers gather to celebrate V-E Day at First Army Headquarters in Duran-Weimar, Germany. All are unidentified.

This is a view of Fort de Boncelles in Belgium, after Allied troops recaptured the fort from the Germans during World War II. The man walking in the center is identified as Farrell.

Jim Brennen (right) and two unidentified soldiers stand beside a military vehicle in a road in Mechernich, Germany.

Ilona Massey (foreground) is speaking from the back of a truck in Newark, New Jersey to encourage sale of United States Savings Bonds. The other people are unidentified.

Actress Ilona Massey attends an event at an unidentified location promoting the sale of United States Savings Bonds.

Ilona Massey poses for a photograph at an unidentified location promoting the sale of United States Savings Bonds.

Donald S. Dawson stands in front of a fireplace dressed in his uniform. The location is unidentified.

Donald S. Dawson sits on a sofa, dressed in his uniform. The location is unidentified.