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Leighton B. McKeithen Jr.: WWII Moore County Soldier in Italy
Leighton B. McKeithen Jr.: WWII Moore County Soldier in Italy
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Aug 4
Gelatin Capsule Used in WWI Draft Selection
Gelatin Capsule Used in WWI Draft Selection
By Jessica A. Bandel, former research historian, and current editor for governor’s papers and special projects, with the North Carolina…
Matthew Peek
Jul 28
Ocracoke Coast Guard Lifesaving Station Muster Rolls 1942–1944
Ocracoke Coast Guard Lifesaving Station Muster Rolls 1942–1944
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jul 23
Charles E. Porter: CSS Neuse Gunner
Charles E. Porter: CSS Neuse Gunner
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jul 20
Walter E. Shackelford: Durham WWII Navy Officer in the Pacific
Walter E. Shackelford: Durham WWII Navy Officer in the Pacific
By Matthed M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jul 19
Henry E. Kendall: A Two-Theater North Carolina WWII Officer
Henry E. Kendall: A Two-Theater North Carolina WWII Officer
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jul 15
John D. Grady: Duplin County WWI Soldier
John D. Grady: Duplin County WWI Soldier
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jul 13
NC WWII Marine Corps Press Releases Online
NC WWII Marine Corps Press Releases Online
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jul 8
John W. Beach: Korean War Military Policeman in Japan
John W. Beach: Korean War Military Policeman in Japan
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jul 7
Artifact Spotlight: Italian POW Carlo Ribolzi’s WWII Notebooks
Artifact Spotlight: Italian POW Carlo Ribolzi’s WWII Notebooks
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jun 30
Artifact Spotlight: John I. Meshey Army Autograph Book
Artifact Spotlight: John I. Meshey Army Autograph Book
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jun 28
Company C, 36th Engineer Regiment, at Fort Bragg, NC, 1941–1942
Company C, 36th Engineer Regiment, at Fort Bragg, NC, 1941–1942
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jun 24
Earlie W. Smith: Durham NC WWI Artillery Soldier
Earlie W. Smith: Durham NC WWI Artillery Soldier
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jun 23
Donald C. Gonder: 1950s Camp Lejeune Navy Officer from PA
Donald C. Gonder: 1950s Camp Lejeune Navy Officer from PA
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jun 18
George E. King Sr.: Post-WWII Navy Sailor from Lenoir County
George E. King Sr.: Post-WWII Navy Sailor from Lenoir County
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jun 16
Artifact Spotlight: Seymour Johnson Song Book No. 1
Artifact Spotlight: Seymour Johnson Song Book No. 1
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jun 14
Francis M. Watson: Wayne County Spanish-American War Soldier
Francis M. Watson: Wayne County Spanish-American War Soldier
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jun 11
1st North Carolina Volunteer Infantry in Spanish-American War
1st North Carolina Volunteer Infantry in Spanish-American War
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jun 9
Camp Polk: When Tanks Were In A WWI State Capital
Camp Polk: When Tanks Were In A WWI State Capital
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
Jun 7
NC Stories of Service on Short Break
NC Stories of Service on Short Break
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
May 28
Gordon A. O’Brien: Leaksville WWII Army Finance Clerk
Gordon A. O’Brien: Leaksville WWII Army Finance Clerk
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
May 27
Odessa Chambers: Asheville Nurse with Base Hospital No. 65 in WWI
Odessa Chambers: Asheville Nurse with Base Hospital No. 65 in WWI
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
May 24
Robert L. Teele: Halifax County WWII Navy Sailor
Robert L. Teele: Halifax County WWII Navy Sailor
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
May 19
Coastal Air Patrol Base No. 21 and WWII
Coastal Air Patrol Base No. 21 and WWII
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
May 17
Collection Spotlight: Tactical Trends and Training Tips Newsletter
Collection Spotlight: Tactical Trends and Training Tips Newsletter
By Matthew M. Peek, Military Collection Archivist, State Archives of North Carolina
Matthew Peek
May 13
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