World War II
The Michigan Traveling Military Museum features a number of interesting items from World War II (1939-1945). Our displays show a strong emphasis on named U.S. military groupings from a number of Michigan and out-of-state veterans who served in this monumental conflict. MTMM has a number of excellent historical groupings including original uniforms, insignia, medals, patches, photographs and more. We are very proud of our extensive U.S. Airborne collection that includes items from the 11th, 13th, 17th, 82nd and 101st airborne divisions. In addition to the airborne units, we also have a special interest in items from the Rangers, Glider and Troop carriers, 1st Special Service Force, PT boat service, Submarine service, Underwater Demolition Service, Marine Paratroopers & Raiders, and Fighter and Bomber units. We are actively purchasing items of this type for our collection, so please check back with us from time to time to see our new additions.
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Alvin T. Brady of Bay City, Mich., entered active duty as an infantryman on April 17, 1941, and served with…Read More
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Eugene A. Facchinello of Bessemer, Mich., enlisted in the U.S. Army before the war on Aug. 8, 1939. He entered…Read More
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Aubrey J. Sanders of Missouri entered active duty as a member of the U.S. Navy on Dec. 2, 1940. He…Read More
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Charles H. Turner of Jackson, Miss., was very interested in entering the fight against the Axis powers and actually applied…Read More
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Hymen A. Hitow of Bay City, Mich., entered active duty as a member of the U.S. Army Air Force on…Read More
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James R. Upham of Flint, Mich., entered active duty as a member of the U.S. Army on June 29, 1943.…Read More
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Joseph Andrews of Dearborn, Mich., entered active military duty as a B-24 Bomber Navigator on July 31, 1944, and served…Read More
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Lloyd G. Davis of Ingham County, Mich., enlisted in the U.S. Army on May 14, 1943. He completed basic training…Read More
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Norman Lyle Jr. of Birmingham, Mich., was a senior and managing editor of the student newspaper at Oberlin College when…Read More
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Raymond J. Trombley Jr. of Grosse Pointe, Mich., entered active military duty as a B-17 bomber pilot on May 20,…Read More
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During World War I and World War II, U.S. military forces used a number of interesting edged weapons. The 16-inch…Read More
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During World War II, the U.S. Airborne units played a key part in some of the most important battles the…Read More
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During World War II, the U.S. military issued a large number of patches and insignia to all of its branches.…Read More
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The 1st Special Service Force was a special joint United States and Canadian commando unit formed in 1942. Its troops…Read More
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Fairgrove, Mich. resident Dorothy F. Bell entered active duty as a member of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) on Aug.…Read More
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Westerly, Rhode Island resident Harry L. Murray entered active duty June 18, 1943. After basic training, he became a scout…Read More
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Ogemaw County resident Harvey J. Dunbar, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dunbar, entered active duty as a member…Read More
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Genesee County resident Jack F. Rolland entered active duty as a member of the U.S. Army on July 1, 1942.…Read More
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Taddeusz Nowak, from Hamtramck, Mich., entered active military service on Sept. 28, 1936. He joined the U.S. Army Air Corps…Read More
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During World War II, the United States suffered 407,316 military deaths.The process of handling and reporting these losses to family…Read More
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Lincoln Park resident Paul D. Kolaz entered active military service on March 27, 1941. After his basic training he served…Read More
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Detroit resident John A. Lagrou entered active service on August 23, 1942. He joined with a group of 31 fellow…Read More
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He joined the European campaign as a member of Company I of the 32nd Armored Regiment. He was involved in…Read More
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Michigan Traveling Military Museum
P.O. Box 1341
Bay City, MI 48706
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The Michigan Traveling Military Museum is always interested in purchasing military memorabilia to add to our exhibits. If you have something to sell, please contact us.