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Al Lodoveco and Jay Rosencrantz in China, likely at Yangkai, during WWII.

GIs pose in China during WWII. Back row: Alphonse 'Al' Lodoveco and John T. Ventura.

A Wealth of Life Experience Francis E. Strotman, oldest son of five siblings, grew up on farms in east central Nebraska. His limited formal education ended in the eighth grade when his father became ill and Francis had to shoulder the family’s farming responsibilities. However, he gained a wealth of life experience, the kind of practical knowledge a man used...

Local people in and around the village of Yangkai, China in the CBI. During WWII.

Chinese and American nursing staff in the CBI, probably at Yangkai.

Chinese officers giving an impassioned speech in the CBI. Note the GIs operating the PA system on the ground towards the right. (Images provided via Tony Strotman)

An American serviceman at Yangkai, during WWII.

An American explores a village, probably at Yangkai, during WWII.

American servicemen pose on the road, probably at Yangkai.

Chinese and Americans Interacting on the street, probably at Yangkai, during WWII.