| Collection |
Winnebago County Historical Commission |
| Copyright |
Oshkosh Public Museum |
| Description |
Gelatin print of Irving A. Zwickey. |
| Event |
World War II |
| Medium |
Photographic Paper |
| Notes |
Bust view of Staff Sergeant Irving A. Zwickey. He is wearing a wool service shirt with sergeant's chevrons and hat.
Irving A. Zwickey was born in Oshkosh, WI on October 24, 1914, the son of Adolph F. and Alma R. Zwickey. He graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1932. He enlisted in the Service Company , 127th Infantry, 32nd Division, Wisconsin National Guard prior to 1939. He was called to active duty in October 1940. He fought in the Pacific at Buna, Gona Mission, and Wau in New Guinea. He was hospitalized with jungle fever in April 1944 and sent back to the United States in August 1944. He died at Vaugn Hospital in Hines, IL on September 1, 1944. |
| Object ID |
P2005.20.84 |
| Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
| People |
Zwickey, Irving A. |
| Print size |
5" x 7" |
| Subjects |
Portrait photographs
Male
World War II
United States Army
Pacific Theater of Operations
127th United States Infantry
32nd Division
Diseases |
| Title |
Irving A. Zwickey |
| Year Range from |
1940 |
| Year range to |
1943 |
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Last modified on: July 22, 2007
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