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Barbara Archer - World War II

Barbara (Bartlett) Archer was born in the 1930s and raised in Springfield, Illinois. Her memories of being a young girl during Barbara (Bartlett) Archer was born in the 1930s and raised in Springfield, Illinois. Her memories of being a young girl during WorldII give insight into the day to day life of those left at home during the war.

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Harold H. Bartlett and his wife, Maxine Floyd Bartlett, posing by the sea in March or April of 1943.

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March or April of 1943

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From Left to Right: Glenn William Bartlett, Mrs. Bush, Mr. Bush, and Joan (??) Bartlett (Glenn’s English war bride, unknown year)

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Group photo of 101st Airborne, invited by President Bush to commemorate the 101st for their time during the service. Photo dated 05/29/2004.

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05/29/2004

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Second group photo of 101st Airborne, Glenn is receiving a folded flag from a soldier. Glenn has since passed away. Photo dated 05/29/2004.

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05/29/2004

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A photo at Glenn’s funeral, photo dated 05/29/2004.

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05/29/2004

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A current photo of Mrs. Archer.

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