Hyde, Rexford, 2016

File — Box: MS 015-01, Folder: MS015.01.16

Identifier: MS 015- File MS015.01.16

Scope and Contents

Rex, a 94 year old World War II veteran, was a photographer for the United States Navy. Rexford signed up for the Navy at the age of 17 to prevent the draft. During his time in the service, we was able to move up different ranks and left the Navy as a PHOM-3C. Rexfords main job was to document the war through photographs and to create aerial maps for bombing runs. After the war, he left with a Philippine Liberation, Victory Medal, and two stars from the Asiatic-Pacific. Rexford currently resides in Osborne, Kansas with his wife Jeani Hyde.

[Courtesy Veterans History Project]