Series I: Artifacts

The collection, spanning 1935-1947, consists of a photo album recording Max Herzog's service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Also included are a telegram informing him of his son's birth in the U.S. and photographs of the young child sent to Max by his wife. Information papers pertaining to discharge from the Army, as well as the discharge papers themselves are included. In addition, there is currency from several of the countries traveled through during Army service, including a U.S. dollar bill signed by the soldiers in Max's unit. His certificate of eligibility for Veteran's benefits, his metal indentification bracelet inscribed with a message from his mother, and a recording sent from Herzog to his wife back home round out the collection. The recording has been digitized.