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World War II Memorial Fountain dedication in Hastings, MI

World War II Memorial Fountain dedication from the Hastings Schools.

The Reminder newspaper article on a ceremony at Hastings High School to honor James Dibble

The Reminder newspaper article on a ceremony at Hastings High School to honor James Dibble. Included was his widow Maxine, also a Hastings High School graduate.

Stan Wojcik's German POW ID Card

Stan Wojcik's German POW ID Card.

Originally it was thought that Stan died when in fact it was James. Stan survived being shot down and was taken prisoner.

He later wrote about his experience, a copy of which is included in this collection.

Recap of Hastings Banner articles related to the memorial fountain dedicated to World War II dead

Recap of Hastings Banner articles related to the memorial fountain dedicated to World War II dead.

Newspaper clipping of James Dibble's burial in Mt. Hope cemetery

Newspaper clipping mentioning James' mother Mrs. James Dibble being appointed to a war memorial committee

Newspaper clipping mentioning James' mother Mrs. James Dibble being appointed to a war memorial committee.

Newspaper clipping listing James Dibble as missing in action

Newspaper clipping listing James Dibble as missing in action.

Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School

Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School.

Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School

Newspaper clipping announcing a tribute to war dead at Hastings High School.

Missing in action telegram for James Dibble received by his wife Maxine

Missing in action telegram for James Dibble received by his wife Maxine.

Missing in Action Report (MACR) for James Dibble

Missing in Action Report (MACR) for James Dibble.

Memorial Service Program for the ceremony honoring war dead at Hastings High School

Memorial Service Program held at Hastings High School in 1946 honoring 27 Hastings residents who died in World War II.

List of Hastings, Michigan veterans who died in World War II

List of Hastings, Michigan veterans who died in World War II.

Letter to Stan Wojcik's father informing him of Stan's missing in action status

Letter to Stan Wojcik's father informing him of Stan's missing in action status.

Letter to Maxine Dibble with options for bringing James Dibble back to the U. S. for burial

Letter to Maxine Dibble with options for bringing James Dibble back to the U. S. for burial.

Letter to Maxine Dibble providing further details on James Dibble's crash and status, details later found to be in error

Letter to Maxine Dibble providing further details on James Dibble's crash and status, details later found to be in error.

Letter to Maxine Dibble informing of her of where James Dibble is buried in Italy

Letter to Maxine Dibble informing of her of where James Dibble is buried in Italy.

Letter to Maxine Dibble declaring James Dibble presumptively dead

Letter to Maxine Dibble declaring James Dibble presumptively dead. This allowed final settlement of accounts and death gratuities.

Letter to James' parents with information on claiming a death pension

Letter to James' parents with information on claiming a death pension.

Letter to James' mother with information on bringing James back to the U. S. for burial

Letter to James' mother with information on bringing James back to the U. S. for burial.

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