Memorabilia

The John Goodin Papers offers an unusual glimpse into another era inside military operations through memorabilia collected throughout his stint in the United States Army during World War II.

Photo Identification John D. Goodin

Train Luggage Ticket

Shoe tickets, a crucial item, were issued to each soldier.

There was no privacy in the military. Everything from letters to purchases were screened through security.

A list of items needed by a soldier.

Rules for Using Supplies

Travel Guidebook Great Britain

Travel Guidebook Germany

B Co. 32nd Armored Regiment Train Passenger List

3rd Armored Division Packing Guide of Individual Equipment

15th General Hospital Thanksgiving Meal Card

Officer's Mess Meal Card

Paris Travel Pass

48 Hour Travel Pass for Paris, France Front and Back

Newspaper Clipping of the fall of the Elbe River City to the 3rd Armored Division.

Newspaper Clipping of Duren's once great factory district, Golzheim, Germany.

B. Co. 32nd Armored Regiment Flag featuring a tank.

This head covering for winter was made of cotton with a wool lining often worn under the helmet for extra warmth. This could also be transformed into a field cap by turning up the sides.

The Carlisle Bandage was first introduced in 1904. By 1941, a new and improved safety kit was introduced. These kits contained a bandage and Sulfadiazine tablets, which is an antibiotic that prohibits bacteria. The packet side pictured describes the contents.

First Aid Kit World War II Carlisle Model U. S. Government Issued. The outer package states: First Aid Packet - Red color indicates back of dressing. Put other end onto wound.

The Goodin Family received this notice dated September 27, 1944 from the Red Cross of Belgium. It reads:

Our locality free. Saw John in perfect health. Joyous morale. Glorious on the way to victory.

Security Clearance for Germany June 22, 1945

Letter of Thanks for Service from President Harry S. Truman.

Departure from the Third Armored Spearhead Division June 30, 1945

Newspaper Clipping of a book dedicated to John D. Goodin.

John Goodin mentioned numerous times in his letters to his parents that he had attended church and played the organ. He tells them over and over that "the Good Lord continues to watch over me and take care of me so I can't complain." The Goodin Papers has programs, bulletins and floor plans of some of the churches visited by Goodin.

A Wealth of Treasure: The Story of the Sacristy of Westminster Abbey and its riches. August 12, 1942

Dunfermline Abbey, Fife, Scotland 1943

Westminster Abbey Guidebook 1943

Westminster Abbey Sketch Plan of Route Taken

Thanksgiving Day Service Bulletin for American Forces Westminster Abbey, November 11, 1945. Front and Back.

Thanksgiving Day Service Bulletin for American Forces Westminster Abbey, November 11, 1945. Page One and Two.

Thanksgiving Day Service Bulletin for American Forces Westminster Abbey, November 11, 1945. Page Three and Four.

Thanksgiving Day Service Bulletin for American Forces Westminster Abbey, November 11, 1945. Page Five and Six.

The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary Salisbury, England 1943.

Ground Plan of The Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary Salisbury, England 1943.