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  • Collection: World War II in Southern Appalachia

A Western Union telegram from Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, Chief of the Bureau of Navigation in the U.S. Navy to Steven J. Owens notifying the Owens family that his son, Samuel Owens is missing in action. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed…

This newspaper article titled “Oconee POWs Honored During Special Ceremony” is part of the Samuel Robert Owens Collection. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War…

This newspaper article titled “Webster Man Is Missing, Navy Message Says” is part of the Samuel Robert Owens Collection. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War…

This undated photograph is of a group of U.S. Navy sailors and Marines. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) appears in some photographs. In 1947, Samuel Robert Owens was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered…

This newspaper article titled “Responsibility To Land Awareness Renew” is part of the Samuel Robert Owens Collection. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II.…

A Western Union telegram from Samuel Robert Owens to Mrs. Steven J. Owens (Frances Elvira Alexander Owens) wishing the family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the…

A letter from Senator Walter Franklin George to Samuel's sister, Mrs. Edward L. Preetorius (Florence Cecelia Preetoruis), in regards to her brother. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United…

A letter from Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, Chief of Navy Personnel, to Senator Walter Franklin George in regards to Samuel Robert Owens. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States…

A Western Union telegram from Samuel Owens to his mother, Mrs. Steven J. Owens (Frances Elvira Alexander Owens), notifying family of his well-being, 90-day leave, and his rank of chief. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval…

This newspaper article titled “Susie Hall And Sam Owen Win School Honors" is part of the Samuel Robert Owens Collection. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War…
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