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Camp Croft, South Carolina

Individual shots...

Robert Paul Emerson Robert Paul Emerson in Spartanburg, S.C.

Robert Paul Emerson

On work detail...

Robert Paul Emerson - on work detail at Camp Croft, S.C.

A visit from his sisters...

Paul receives a visit from his sisters, Thelma and Elizabeth

Paul receives a visit from his sisters, Thelma and Elizabeth.

Hanging with the boys...

Robert Paul Emerson, with John, Pat, and a dog	Robert Paul Emerson, with two pals
With "buddies from Philly": John & Joseph	With two pals
With two other buddies from Philly	With John Asti, Chicago – “Craziest fellow in camp”
With Jack Brown & George Ford, from Philly	With fellow soldier
With Jack Brown & George Ford, from Philly	The whole crew - cleaning up the barracks. CLICK TO ENLARGE

Passing in review...

Photo by R.P. Emerson - officers and vehicles passing in review

Family Photos

Robert was also known as Paul to his family.

Paul (center) pictured with his brothers Kenneth (left), Earl, and grandfather, Edwin Bergey. This photo was taken at the family farm in Chadds Ford. PA. This farm later became the site of the Chadds Ford Winery.

Most of these photos were taken while Paul was home on leave in 1943.

In front of family business. c.1943.
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With grandfather, Edwin Bergey and nephew, John Book
of Quarryville.
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With his mother
Mary Elizabeth.
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Robert Paul Emerson, pictured with his 10 brothers and sisters:

L to R:
Kenneth, Donald, Catherine, Doris, Thelma, Earl, Paul, Marguerite (Peg), Ralph, Elizabeth, Joseph
– Sept. 1943

L to R:
Kenneth, Donald, Earl,
Paul, Ralph, Joseph
– Sept. 1943

Married siblings with their spouses. Elizabeth was married to Alan Hollinger (3rd from right), whose family has long been associated with West Chester University

Toughkennamon, PA Mushroom Farm
(Ralph’s business)
L to R:
Nephew Ralph (son of brother Ralph)
Kenneth, Donald, Earl, Paul, Ralph

Paul with his Mother, Mary Elizabeth (Bergey) Emerson and his father, Ralph Waldo Emerson
Paul with his mother, Mary Elizabeth (Bergey) Emerson, and his father,
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Paul with his mother
Paul with his mother

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Catherine, Doris, Thelma, Marguerite, Elizabeth, Mother - c. 1943

Paul's sisters and mother.
L to R:
Catherine, Doris, Thelma, Marguerite, Elizabeth, Mother c. c.1943
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Paul, with his brother, Earl

Wallet Photos

These photos were carried by Robert while throughout his time in the service and in combat. The wallet and photos were returned with his other personal effects after his death.

These are pictures of Robert's sister, Catherine.

Catherine - sister of Robert Paul Emerson

Robert Paul Emerson (right), pictured with Earl's wife, Helen

Robert (right) with Helen, wife of his brother, Earl

Earl Emerson (right), pictured with his wife, Helen

Brother, Earl (right) with his wife, Helen

Robert Paul Emerson, with unknown person

Robert (right), with unknown person

Robert Paul Emerson (left) - pictured with friend, "Buddy" Fichner

Robert (left), with his friend, "Buddy" Fichner

These are pictures of unknown people.

Unknown person - a picture from the wallet of Rober Paul Emerson

Madge Norris - unknown relationship to Robert

Robert's father, Ralph Waldo Emerson

Robert with his mother and sisters, Catherine, Elizabeth, Doris

Young girl, wearing army helmet. Standing at attention with a bayonetted rifle in front of a barracks. Could be French? Name unknown. Robert Paul Emerson, with his mother

These are most likely Robert's nieces and nephew. Dorris is brother Ralph's step daughter.

These are most likely Robert's nieces and nephews. Dorris is brother Ralph’s step daughter

These are photos of unknown persons.

Two young women in front of a car. Names unknown. Lady with small dog - Boston Terrier

Robert (left), Earl (right), and friends. In front of family gas station.
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Robert with unknown young girls - CLICK TO ENLARGE

Robert, in front of family gas station, with unknown young girls.
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ID Card
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Paul's girlfriend in Louisiana

These are pictures of Robert and his girlfriend, Ida Celeste Mayeaux, whom he met in Louisiana.

Robert Paul Emerson Robert's Girlfriend

Robert and his girlfriend Robert, girlfriend, and another soldier

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Credits:

Research completed by: Don Wambold, member WCMSC
Photo retouching/enhancement: Dave Williams