James Edward Kirkebo collection

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn542629
• English
• 1939-1945
• Updated 8 months ago

Infantry tank officer’s name tag found in the field jacket with 3 ribbon bars and several pins worn by Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. A 1943 study by the Quartermaster Corps found that dress uniform coats were impractical in combat. Eisenhower recommended the short British battle jacket as the basis for a new design, and it became known as an Eisenhower jacket. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry ...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84565
• English
• box oversize box folder 1 1 1
• Updated 8 months ago

Collection consists of photographs of the liberation of Mauthausen and scenes in France; original negatives, documents, clippings, and pamphlets related to the 11th Armored Division during WWII.

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84568
• English
• 1939-1945
• overall: Height: 24.250 inches (61.595 cm) | Width: 19.000 inches (48.26 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Infantry tank officer’s field jacket with 3 ribbon bars and several pins worn by Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. A 1943 study by the Quartermaster Corps found that dress uniform coats were impractical in combat. Eisenhower recommended the short British battle jacket as the basis for a new design, and it became known as an Eisenhower jacket. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armore...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84690
• English
• 1939-1945
• overall: Height: 2.375 inches (6.033 cm) | Width: 4.125 inches (10.478 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

US Combat Infantryman Badge issued to Captain James (Jim) Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe in from December 1944-May 1945. The badge has a model of a 1795 Springfield Arsenal musket, the first official US shoulder arm, on an infantry blue field, over an oak leaf wreath, symbolizing strength and loyalty. It is awarded for performing duties while under fire in active ground combat. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Di...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84691
• English
• overall: Height: 3.625 inches (9.208 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Shoulder sleeve insignia, 11th Armored Division, the Thunderbolt Division, issued to Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. The patch colors represent the military branches that form an armored division: yellow for cavalry, blue for infantry, and red for artillery. The symbols are for characteristics: tank track, mobility and armor protection; cannon, fire power; red flash of lightning, shock action. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84692
• English
• overall: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Shoulder sleeve insignia, 9th Armored Division, issued to Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. The patch colors represent the military branches that form an armored division: yellow for cavalry, blue for infantry, and red for artillery. The symbols represent characteristics: tank track, mobility and armor protection; cannon, fire power; red flash of lightning, shock action. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in the US Army on September 14, 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Com...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84694
• English
• overall: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Shoulder sleeve insignia, 9th Armored Division, issued to Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. The patch colors represent the military branches that form an armored division: yellow for cavalry, blue for infantry, and red for artillery. The symbols represent characteristics: tank track, mobility and armor protection; cannon, fire power; red flash of lightning, shock action. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in the US Army on September 14, 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Com...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84695
• English
• overall: Height: 3.375 inches (8.573 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Shoulder sleeve insignia, 9th Armored Division, issued to Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. The patch colors represent the military branches that form an armored division: yellow for cavalry, blue for infantry, and red for artillery. The symbols represent characteristics: tank track, mobility and armor protection; cannon, fire power; red flash of lightning, shock action. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in the US Army on September 14, 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Com...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84696
• English
• overall: Height: 10.375 inches (26.353 cm) | Width: 13.000 inches (33.02 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Don't Fraternize Mauthausen handbill received by 24 year old Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo while serving in the US Army, 11th Armored Division, in Germany in May 1945. The US Army issued poster uses an image of piled rows of inmate corpses discovered at Mauthausen concentration camp to remind soldiers not to fraternize with German civilians. The camp was liberated by Kirkebo's Division, the 11th Armored, on May 6, 1945. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in the US Army in September 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer of C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11t...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84697
• English
• overall: Height: 21.750 inches (55.245 cm) | Width: 29.375 inches (74.613 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

11th Armored division The Press Says... poster collage of news reports received by 24 year old Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo in June 1945 while serving in the US Army, 11th Armored Division, in Germany. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in the US Army in September 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer of C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division, Third Army. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, and defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. The 11th Armored spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany and pushed through to...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84698
• English
• overall: Height: 22.000 inches (55.88 cm) | Width: 29.000 inches (73.66 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Double sided 11th Armored after action report poster received by 24 year old Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo in May 1945 while serving with the Thunderbolt Division in Germany. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in the US Army in September 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer of C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division, Third Army. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, and defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. The 11th Armored spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany and pushed through to Austria. Kirkebo received a...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84699
• English
• overall: Height: 23.375 inches (59.373 cm) | Width: 31.125 inches (79.058 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Double sided foldable poster with a map on one side and illustrations on the other received by 24 year old Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo circa June 1945 while serving in the US Army, 11th Armored Division, in Germany. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany. Kirkebo received a battlefield promotion to captain o...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84700
• English
• overall: Height: 23.250 inches (59.055 cm) | Width: 31.125 inches (79.058 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Double sided foldable poster with a map on one side and illustrations on the other received by 24 year old Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo circa June 1945 while serving in the US Army, 11th Armored Division, in Germany. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany. Kirkebo received a battlefield promotion to captain o...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84702
• English
• 1940
• overall: Height: 2.500 inches (6.35 cm) | Width: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

One rupee note issued under the British Raj as an emergency wartime measure in 1940 acquired by James (Jim) Kirkebo. The 1 rupee note had been discontinued in 1934, but paper currency in small denominations was needed as people hoarded metal coins. Kirkebo served in the US Army from 1940-1945, including combat duty in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, defended Bastogne during th...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84703
• English
• overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Allied military currency, 10 sen, issued in postwar occupied Japan, acquired by Captain James (Jim) Edward Kirkebo, who served in the United States Army from 1940-1945, including combat duty with the Thunderbolt Division in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. The B series was issued in Japan from September 1945-July 1948 and in Okinawa until 1958. Military currency or occupation money was produced for use by military personnel in occupied territories. Notes for the different currencies: lire, francs, kroner, marks, schillings, and yen, had similar designs for ease of production. Kirkebo, 19...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84704
• English
• overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Allied military currency, 50 sen, issued in postwar occupied Japan, acquired by Captain James (Jim) Edward Kirkebo, who served in the United States Army from 1940-1945, including combat duty with the Thunderbolt Division in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. The B series was issued in Japan from September 1945-July 1948 and in Okinawa until 1958. Military currency or occupation money was produced for use by military personnel in occupied territories. Notes for the different currencies: lire, francs, kroner, marks, schillings, and yen, had similar designs for ease of production. Kirkebo, 19...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84705
• English
• 1944
• overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Allied military currency, 10 francs, issued for use in occupied France acquired by Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo, who served in the United States Army from 1940-1945, including combat duty with the Thunderbolt Division in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. The note was printed by the British and Americans for the June 1944 D-Day invasion. Military currency or occupation money was produced for use by military personnel in occupied territories. The notes for different currencies: lire, francs, kroner, marks, schillings, and yen, had similar designs for ease of production. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84706
• English
• 1944
• overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Allied military currency, 5 francs, issued for use in occupied France acquired by Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo, who served in the United States Army from 1940-1945, including combat duty with the Thunderbolt Division in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. The note was printed by the British and Americans for the June 1944 D-Day invasion. Military currency or occupation money was produced for use by military personnel in occupied territories. The notes for different currencies: lire, francs, kroner, marks, schillings, and yen, had similar designs for ease of production. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted ...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84707
• English
• 1944
• overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Allied military currency, 2 francs, issued for use in occupied France acquired by Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo, who served in the United States Army from 1940-1945, including combat duty with the Thunderbolt Division in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. The note was printed by the British and Americans for the June 1944 D-Day invasion. Military currency or occupation money was produced for use by military personnel in occupied territories. The notes for different currencies: lire, francs, kroner, marks, schillings, and yen, had similar designs for ease of production. Kirkebo, age 19, enlis...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84708
• English
• 1944
• overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm)
• Updated 8 months ago

Allied military currency, 2 francs, issued for use in occupied France acquired by Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo, who served in the United States Army from 1940-1945, including combat duty with the Thunderbolt Division in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. The note was printed by the British and Americans for the June 1944 D-Day invasion. Military currency or occupation money was produced for use by military personnel in occupied territories. The notes for different currencies: lire, francs, kroner, marks, schillings, and yen, had similar designs for ease of production. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted ...