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[File for Discharge Record]

Slip of paper filed for record in Grayson County. It reads: "The State of Texas, county of Grayson. I, J. C. Buchanan, Clerk of the County Court of said County, hereby certify that the foregoing instrument of writing, with it Certificate of Authentication, was filed for record in my office on the 14 day of Dec, 1945 at 3 o'clock P.M. and duly recorded this 19 day of Dec, 1945 in the Discharge Records of said County, in Vol. 8, pages 86. Witness my hand and seal of said Court at Sherman, Texas t… more

Date: December 14, 1945

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Flying Cadets' Oath]

A handwritten oath signed by four Flying Cadets. It reads: "Brogdon House, April 9, 1943. We the undersigned do solemnly swear, that on or about June 1, 1942 by oath to ourselves, we have agreed to become Flying Cadets. Furthermore: that we will go as a group, unless called to Colors before our enlistment date - In All-mighty GOD we trust and rest our future. Signed this date: Edward Gaynel Gregory, Gene Douglas Mitchell, Elton Leslie Brogdon, James O. Elder, Jack Verne Watson."

Date: April 9, 1942

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

["From Joining to Shipping Out"]

Document relating Jack Vaughan's time in the Marines Corps during World War II, from joining to shipping out.

Date: 1996

Creator: Vaughan, Jack Carter

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Furlough Form]

Form giving Corporal Justin L. Bible leave to go on furlough.

Date: December 18, 1943

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Honorable Discharge for Raymond Vaughan]

Certificate honorably discharging Raymond Vaughan from the Navy. It reads: "Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy. This is to certify that Raymond Britton Vaughan, a Chief Shipfitter (AA)(T)(CB) is Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Naval Personnel Separation Center, Norman, Oklahoma, and from the Naval Service of the United States this 23rd day of September 1945. This certificate is awarded as a Testimonial of Fidelity and Obedience."

Date: September 23, 1945

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Honorable Discharge, Justin L. Bible]

Form honorably discharging Justin L. Bible from the U.S. Air Force.

Date: November 1952

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Hospital Status]

Form informing Justin L. Bible's commanding officer of his stay at Station Hospital, Hammer Field, California. It reads: "Register No. 13270. 26 November 1943. SUBJECT: Hospital Status. THRU: Surgeon. TO: The Commanding Officer, 350th Sig. Co. Wg., Camp Pinedale, Fresno, California. 1. In compliance with paragraph 7b(3) AR 40-590, the following information is furnished: a. Name: Cpl. Justin L. Bible. b. Date Admitted: 1 November 1943. Date of return to duty: 26 November 1943. *c. Line of duty: … more

Date: November 26, 1943

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Immunization Register, Edward G. Nation]

Immunization register showing the vaccinations Edward Nation has received.

Date: 1943/1945

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Immunization Register, Justin L. Bible]

Immunization register of Justin L. Bible, showing he is up to date on his vaccinations.

Date: 1942/1945

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Individual Clothing and Equipment Slip]

Slip issuing individual clothing and equipment to enlisted men. It reads: "Issued the articles listed below to Justin L. Bible, ASN 18216582 593rd JASCO APO 70. 1 ea. carbine, Ser. Nu. 2140735, 1 ea. knife, trench M3, w/scabbard, M8."

Date: August 31, 1945

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Jack P. Hornaday Business Card]

Business card for Jack P. Hornaday, including a picture of Hornaday standing under a plane. His name is printed near the bottom of the card and two numbers are given under his name: one for Arlington, Texas and one for Cambria, California.

Date: unknown

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Japanese Military Equipment]

Request from Justin L. Bible to release Japanese military equipment as his personal property. It reads: "SUBJECT: Japanese Military Equipment. AC/S A-2, Fifth Air Force, APO 710. 1. Request that the following items of Japanese military equipment now in my possession be cleared by War Department Agents and if released, be declared my personal property. 2. I hereby certify that these articles were secured on the field of battle and not secured on the Japanese mainland by looting. No ammunition or… more

Date: October 10, 1945

Creator: Bible, Justin L.

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Japanese Military Equipment]

Permission for Japanese military equipment to be made Justin L. Bible's personal property. It reads: "SUBJECT: Japanese Military Equipment. TO: Whom it may concern. 1. The following items of Japanese military equipment are hereby declared to be the personal property of Justin L. Bible. This equipment is surplus to the various agencies of the War Department and its release conforms to the rules and regulations established by superior headquarters. 1 ea. Rifle #82798. 1 ea. Bayonet, with scabbard… more

Date: October 10, 1945

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Justin L. Bible's Adjusted Service Rating Card]

Adjusted Service Rating Card belonging to Justin L. Bible. It lists his name, unit, army serial number, arm or service, primary military occupational specialty, and the number of credits he has acquired.

Date: 1944/1945

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Justin L. Bible's Trainee Record Card]

Trainee record card belonging to Justin L. Bible. It includes a record of his processing days, his training days, and his immunizations.

Date: November 16, 1942

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

[Leave Pass]

A pass allowing Jesse J. Boyd to visit surrounding cities while off duty. It reads: "A member of the organization shown above has permission to visit Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel, and/or Salinas between Retreat and Reveille daily when off duty, and from Retreat Saturday to Reveille Monday, when off duty." It is signed by Boy and his commanding officer, Captain W. H. Garner.

Date: 1944

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum

["The Life of a Marine"]

Poem entitled "The Life of a Marine" written by Jack Vaughan in 1942 about his experiences training with the Marine Corps.

Date: 1942

Creator: Vaughan, Jack Carter

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[List of Ships]

Photocopy of a list of ships an unnamed soldier sailed on during World War II.

Date: 1944~

Partner: Arlington Public Library

[Lubbock Army Flying School Graduation Announcement, 1942]

Invitation for the graduation from The Lubbock Army Flying School for November 10, 1942. The front cover has the name of the flying school and an illustration of an airplane in the bottom right corner. The text on the inside reads, "The Lubbock Army Flying School of Lubbock, Texas announces the graduation of Class 42-J. Tuesday morning, November tenth, nineteen hundred and forty-two at ten o'clock."

Date: 1942

Creator: Lubbock Army Air Field (Tex.)

Partner: Arlington Historical Society’s Fielder House Museum