Photographs, 1944-2006.

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Nachtwey, Mildred, 1924-. Photographs, 1944-2006.

Photographs, 1944-2006.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/463485122

Photographs pertaining to the service of Mildred Nachtwey, an Oak Creek, Wisconsin resident who served with the Women's Auxiliary Corps during World War II. Originally from Kingston, Pennsylvania, Mildred (maiden name Schuldoski) joined the WAC in 1944 and was attached to the Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force in 1945, where she served as secretary for General Eisenhower. Photographs from her service include Mildred in uniform, posing with WAC members, an image of her preparing for a play while serving in occupied Germany, and a photograph of the destruction in Frankfurt. There are also two additional color photographs of Mildred posing in uniform. Also included is a photograph of her husband, Norbert, who served with the Battery C of the 451st Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion during the war. The two met while stationed in postwar Germany and married upon returning to the United States. The couple lived in Milwaukee until Norbert's death in 1969. Mildred moved back to Kingston soon afterwards, but returned to Milwaukee after suffering a flood as a result of Hurricane Agnes. In 2006, the Wisconsin VFW presented Mildred with a display case containing the medals of her and her husband's service. A color photograph of the presentation is included in the collection.

Photographs : 0.1 linear ft. (5 folders) and.Paper prints : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center