Tag Archives: Military

Postcard Show was Yesterday

Posted on May 4, 2014 by moore5145

Our club’s show was yesterday, and we had a pretty good turnout considering it was beautiful outside and the Kentucky Derby. Of course, the day flew by! 98% of the cards I bought were soldiers’ mail. Below are some of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Comic 3/30/14

Posted on March 30, 2014 by moore5145

  I was away in Vermont this week and went skiing for the first time. Unfortunately, I don’t have any comic cards about skiing! But I did buy this Keep ‘Em Flying card a few weeks ago on eBay. It … Continue reading →

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Sunday Comic 3/23/14

Posted on March 23, 2014 by moore5145

While a lot of Mutoscope cards show pin-ups, and not all of them are even postcards, this card is a military comic of a sailor being shot out of the ship’s guns. “I didn’t know he was still cleaning inside!” … Continue reading →

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Message from a Soldier: Private Dwight D. Daniels

Posted on December 1, 2013 by moore5145

This card was mailed by Private Dwight D. Daniels to his wife while he was at Fort Knox in Kentucky. “Hello Honey. I am working in town but will write a letter tomorrow. I am feeling alright. Everything is quiet … Continue reading →

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Pvt. Howard Shlay

Posted on September 15, 2013 by moore5145

I love real photo group shots from World War II because all the guys always look so happy in them. I guess it was a tradition at Fort Sheridan in Illinois, because that’s where all 4 that I have were … Continue reading →

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Newest Batch of Zazzle Binders

Posted on July 31, 2013 by moore5145

I got my newest batch of Zazzle binders in the mail a few weeks ago. The first one is a large letter card of Annapolis, MD, and will be home to my cards mailed by soldiers in 1945.  The second … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2012 by moore5145

Take a moment today to be thankful for past and present veterans! Here are some young Navy men at camp.

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Forced Landing!

Posted on June 23, 2012 by moore5145

This is a linen comic card- artist signed H.H. Hutson. A high-ranking officer has slipped on  a puddle of water. The message on the back is sweet/sad: “Dearest Darling Sweetheart, Boy I don’t know what to do now days! Which … Continue reading →

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