 Permanent
Detail
SSgt John H. Wurtzbach, H Co 508th, in effigy
(photos above and to right, courtesy of Arthur
Rottier) |
 "Ike"
Jacket
history details its original and how it became the favorite of many
troops.
It remained in use until the early 1960s when it was phased out of
the official uniform set, much to the lament of the service personal,
both Army and Air Force. |
 Wurtzbach
Uniform
carries the regimental awards of the French and Belgian Fourragére
and the Netherlands Orange Lanyard as well as individual awards of
Parachutists Badge and CIB |
 M1911A1
John managed to keep his sidearm as a souvenir and it now is on
display along with his uniform. |
 Huey
Hovers
over this display |
Movie Goers
Grace and John Majka [center] and Ralph King |
Life As It Was
classic wooden two-story barracks and dayroom buildings |
Passing It On
Buck Hutton (MG, ret.) talks to troops. Note the water bags on
their backs |
Impressive Decorations
include 4 Bronze Stars and 4 Air Medals plus 5 campaign stars for
Korea and Vietnam |
|
 U.S.
Army Medal of Honor Recipients |
Wall of Honor
includes portraits of medal recipients |
State Flags
fly along a walkway flanking the museum |
 POW/MIA
symbol remembering those who were captured or
lost |
Stars and Stripes
flutter in the breeze |
