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Spina, Frank E., 1887-1972

President Harry S. Truman Marches in 35th Division Parade

President Harry S. Truman (center, waving hat) marches with members of Battery D in the 35th Division Reunion parade in Omaha, Nebraska. Marching beside him, carrying a guidon, is Frank Spina. Marching behind President Truman are his military aides, from left to right: Admiral Robert Dennison, General Robert Landry, and General Wallace Graham. All others are unidentified.

Members of Battery D with French Artillery Piece

Veterans of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery, former President Harry S. Truman's unit in World War I, stand with a French 75 mm artillery piece that was donated to the Truman Library. From left to right: Unidentified, Edward P. Meisburger, Glenn B. Woods, Judge Albert A. Ridge, Tom O'Hare, John T. Naulty, M. J. Flynn, Fred Cunningham, T. Woods, Francis G. McGowan, Frank J. Spina, Eugene Donnelly, C. J. Sampson, Carl A. Hamma, Henry Hortsman, Ralph W. Taylor, and Francis J. Yeager.

Members of Battery D with the French 75

Veterans of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery, former President Harry S. Truman's unit in World War I, stand with a French 75 mm artillery piece that was donated to the Truman Library. From left to right: unidentified, John T. Naulty, Glenn B. Woods, Eugene Donnelly, Tom O'Hare, Edward P. Meisburger, M. J. Flynn, Ralph W. Taylor, S. E. Woods, E. V. Stuart, Francis G. McGowan, Fred Cunningham, Frank J. Spina, Frances J. Yeager, and Henry Hortsman.

President Harry S. Truman Walks with 35th Division in Omaha Parade

President Harry S. Truman walks at the head of the 35th Division during their reunion parade in Omaha, Nebraska. He is in the white suit and armband, holding his hat. Walking beside him is his fellow member from Battery D during World War II, Frank Spina. The military officers walking behind President Truman are, from left to right: Rear Admiral Robert Dennison, General Robert Landry, and General Wallace Graham. All others are unidentified.

President Harry S. Truman Walking in 35th Division Parade

President Harry S. Truman walks at the head of the 35th Division Reunion parade in Omaha, Nebraska. President Truman is wearing a white suit and an armband. Walking next to President Truman and carrying the banner is fellow Battery D member Frank Spina. Walking behind President Truman are, from left to right: unidentified officer; Major General Harry Vaughan; unidentified civilian; Rear Admiral Robert Dennison; General Robert Landry; General Wallace Graham (partly obscured by Mr. Truman's hat). All others are unidentified.

President Truman Walks with 35th Division in Omaha Parade

President Harry S. Truman, with his hat removed, walks at the head of the 35th Division parade during the Division Reunion gathering in Omaha, Nebraska. Also present are Frank Spina (extreme left, with head turned back to the President), Ed McKim (walking slightly behind Truman with his arm outstretched), General Harry Vaughan (behind McKim), Admiral Robert Dennison (second row, right), and General Wallace Graham (third row, right). All others are unidentified.