| Collection |
Winnebago County Historical Commission |
| Copyright |
Oshkosh Public Museum |
| Description |
Gelatin print of Edward C. Troxell. |
| Year Range from |
1939 |
| Event |
World War II |
| Year range to |
1941 |
| Medium |
Photographic Paper |
| Notes |
Bust view of Private Edward C. Troxell. He is wearing a wool service coat with 32nd Division "Red Arrow" patch on the left shoulder and hat. Hand tinted.
Edward C. Troxell was born in Oshkosh, WI, the son of Frank B. and Mary Troxell. 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 and in the Philippines. He returned to Oshkosh following the war. |
| Object ID |
P2005.20.97 |
| Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
| People |
Troxell, Edward C. |
| 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 |
| Title |
Edward C. Troxell |
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Last modified on: December 12, 2009
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