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Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees), stands with an islander at a chapel near his camp on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.

25. Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, with an Islander at a Chapel on the Island of Espiritu Santo

Marshall L. Williamson of W. Va., U.S. Navy Medical Corps, and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) at their camp in Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides during World War II.A note on the back of the photograph reads: "This time I am the first from the right side. The two pouches on my side are my first-aid bags.

26. U.S. Navy Medical Corps at Camp at Espiritu Santo During World War II

Marshall L. Williamson,  from West Virginia, U.S. Navy Medical Corps., was assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) and stationed in New Hebrides during World War II.

27. Two Soldiers Standing in a Field on the Island of Espirtu Santo of the New Hebrides during World War II

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.

28. David West in Japan Before Returning to Korea

David was an older brother of basketball star Jerry West. He 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.

29. Sergeant David West in His Army Uniform

Jesse was the son of Walter Stephens, who was the son of Stacy Stephens.

30. WWI Soldier Jesse Stephens