Created by J.G. Repshire, an American living in England with a passion for the study and preservation of heritage.
Currently my channel documents the life and family of Harold L. Rhea from his infancy through adulthood. The collection offers interesting perspectives on rural American during the Great Depression, Europe during World War Two, and the post-war years. I am very grateful to my family for preserving these photos for so long.
More photos will be posted as they are edited, please check back for further updates!
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Banner photo above from 1942, Harold Rhea at top right.
Background image is American Second World War 'V-Mail'. For in formation on this interesting communication form see: http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/yourplaceandmine/topics/war/v_mail.shtml
or
http://newsdesk.si.edu/snapshot/v-mail-stationery
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Classic 1960's style, even on the high-plains of Kansas. (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Harold L. Rhea on a jeep near the Severinstorburg (Severin Castle-gate), Cologne, Germany, post-war.Harold L. Rhea auf einem 'jeep' vor dem Sevrinstorburg, Köln, nach dem Krieg. ... (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Photograph taken upon assignment to the 94th Infantry Division. The unit completed its final training before heading to Europe at Camp McCain, Mississippi. 'Bub' was his ... (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
I believe this is a photograph of a Coast Artillery basic training platoon following graduation. The Coast Artillery branch was recognized to have become obsolete early ... (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Fruedenburg, Germany. Not available via Streetview, however I was able to confirm the location through Google Earth and this modern photograph: http://www.panoramio.com/photo/17523726?source=wapi&referrer=kh.google.com (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Harold Rhea returning home from WWII, lending a hand to the driver of a broken-down delivery truck. (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
This building was the site of the initial German surrender, signed on 7 May 1945. It also served for a short time as Eisenhower's Supreme Headquarters, ... (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Harold Rhea on touring Carlsbad Caverns while on leave from military duty. (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Camp Callan, anti-aircraft artillery training center, 1942. (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Replacement pontoon bridge used when the Remagen Bridge collapsed. Post-war photograph. Nue Pontonbrüke in der nahe von die original Remagenbrüke. Photo nachdem Zweiter Weltkrieg gemacht. (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Ludendorff Bridge, famously known as 'the Bridge at Remagen'. Die Ludendorff-Brüke, oder die 'Brüke von Remagen', nachdem Zweiter Weltkrieg. (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Ludendorff Bridge, famously known as 'the Bridge at Remagen'. Die Ludendorff-Brüke, oder die 'Brüke von Remagen', nachdem Zweiter Weltkrieg. (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Ludendorff Bridge, famously known as 'the Bridge at Remagen'. Die Ludendorff-Brüke, oder die 'Brüke von Remagen', nachdem Zweiter Weltkrieg. (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Harold L. Rhea in front of the RCA Building (NBC headquarters), prior to shipping out to combat in Europe. (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Combat Aid Station, 3rd Battalion, 301st Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division. Fruedenburg, Germany. Unfortunately not available in Streetview yet, however here is a modern picture of ... (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Ralph Rhea and Son Harold L. Rhea (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
Harold L. Rhea, 94th Infantry Division, US Army, post war personal photograph Harold L. Rhea, 94 Infanterie-Division, USA Armee. Photo nachdem Zweiter Weltkrieg gemacht. Zerstören Panzerkampfwagen ... (read more)
A Sentimental Journey: The Great Depression, World War II, and beyond.
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