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U. S. V. is United States Volunteer. The unidentified soldier was a member of the United States Army.

1. Man in Uniform with U. S. V on Collar

IDNO:
031343
Title:
Man in Uniform with U. S. V on Collar
Date:
undated
Description:
U. S. V. is United States Volunteer. The unidentified soldier was a member of the United States Army.
Trail (left) and his comrade are pictured on a battleship during what is sometimes called the Asia-Pacific War during World War II.

2. Van Trail and Associate at Battle Stations during Pacific Ocean Theatre

IDNO:
049566
Title:
Van Trail and Associate at Battle Stations during Pacific Ocean Theatre
Date:
undated
Description:
Trail (left) and his comrade are pictured on a battleship during what is sometimes called the Asia-Pacific War during World War II.
Van A. Trail of Summers County, W. Va. is pictured with comrades on a battleship during what is also known as the Asia-Pacific War.

3. Pacific Theatre Crew on Battleship in an Unidentified Location

IDNO:
049567
Title:
Pacific Theatre Crew on Battleship in an Unidentified Location
Date:
undated
Description:
Van A. Trail of Summers County, W. Va. is pictured with comrades on a battleship during what is also known as the Asia-Pacific War.
West is pictured in front of a Japanese structure after he has made a recovery from hepatitis. He was the older brother of basketball star Jerry West. David was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.

4. David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea

IDNO:
050538
Title:
David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea
Date:
undated
Description:
West is pictured in front of a Japanese structure after he has made a recovery from hepatitis. He was the older brother of basketball star Jerry West. David was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service after dragging a fellow soldier from a rice paddy after he was hit. David died in the Korean War at age 22 when Jerry was 12.