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George O. Vonland was born in 1898 and lived in St. Louis, Missouri, before being sent to
fight in Europe during World War I. During the war, he was stationed in France where he was
involved in a battle at Hilsenfirst after which he was awarded the Croix de Guerre from the
French government. Later, he was wounded at the Battle of the Argonne. After the war, he
returned to St. Louis where he was employed as a chauffeur by the Wagoner Undertaking
Company (3621 Olive Street). He also served as a captain in the 407th Infantry of the Reserve
Corps. He and his wife, Gertrude, had two sons, Raymond and George, Jr. He was awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in action at Hilsenfirst, France, at Jefferson Barracks,
Missouri, nearly 16 years after the end of the war. He died February 5, 1969.
Journal written by George O. Vonland, an American solider stationed in France during
World War I. He describes various battles he fought in and his impressions of France during the
war. This book was copied in May 1920 from the original journal.
Cite as: George Vonland Journal Titled “My Days in France,” Missouri History Museum
Archives, St. Louis.
A2435
VP Fair Foundation (St. Louis, Missouri).
Organizational chart, 1986. 1 item
Cite as: VP Fair Foundation Organizational Chart, Missouri History Museum Archives, St.
Louis.
A1699
Vukelich, Joseph and Rose (Terovich).
Papers, 1935-1950. 1 folder
“How to Become an American Citizen” booklet, by Marian Schibsby and Read Lewis
(published by the Foreign Language Service, 1934); war ration cards and wallet; social security
card; receipt for property at 2118 Wyoming Street, Saint Louis.
Cite as: Joseph and Rose (Terovich) Vukelich Papers, Missouri History Museum Archives, St.
Louis.