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General Eisenhower's final Order of the Day to allied troops in Europe.
From the World War II collection of  George "Buddy" Mariencheck.
Hand-marked 14 July 1945, Amorbach, Germany

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Dell Ferrer Mariencheck seems pleased with her savings as she sits on the steps of the Ferrer home at 1038 Holmes, Memphis.

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Alice Beville Dickerson, sister of Catherine Beville Wilson, on pony with parasol.

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Be Proud Be proud swell fellows in khaki clad, That you've been called to serve For Uncle Sam is behind you, lad And never does he doubt your nerve! Your'e serving your country's favorite flag The good ole Red, White, and Blue, So come on you soldiers, and do not lag But show us you can see it thru. We know it's tough that awful grind That daily routine and such, But when victory is yours you'll never mind, and be glad and proud you did so much. So grit your teeth and stick out your chest, and don't ever become afraid For you're your Uncle's very best and he knows it's GUTS from which YOU'RE made! Buddy, 1942

Poem written by George T. "Buddy" Mariencheck, 6th Armored Division, 50th Armored Infantry Battalion, Headquarters Company

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Raymond "Hame" Ferrer on the front steps of 1038 Holmes (captioned by his sister, Dell Ferrer).

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Joe Mariencheck (older brother of Buddy Mariencheck) poses near machinery at Tennessee Belting Company.

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Albert Weidensee and his wife, Vella Ferrer (little sister of Olin Ferer) in Muscle Shoals, AL
From the photo album of Emma Ferrer,  Dolph Belton collection.

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Claude (L) and Paul Klinck pose on the front porch of the Klinck home on Cardinal Ave, circa 1962.

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Fire Captain John Chambers. John is the great grandson of Hayne Klinck.

For clarity, you can find John in the following descendant chart and see how he relates to others you know in this branch of our tree:

Sadly, DeWitt Clinton Klinck, Jr. died when he was only one-year old (revisit this post for more information). So, the DeWitt Klinck line ends here. However, recent "new cousin" discoveries should confirm ancestry research and fill out Caroline Klinck's line soon! Stay tuned!

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Portrait of 1038 Holmes, dwelling of generations of Graces and Ferrers, but commonly known as "Granny's House" (Agnes Grace Ferrer). Photograph part of deed paperwork package.

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Ursula Wilson Cardall. Date: unknown Hair: fabulous!

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Maggie Grace was all smiles on picture day in about 1962. The family was living in Wappengers County, NY.

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Joyce Mariencheck Klinck, Paul Klinck, and life-long friend, Andy Canale in the Klinck living room on Cardinal Ave. This photo was taken in the weeks before Paul and Joyce married. Andy stopped by to give them a wedding gift - a casserole dish in a wicker basket that Joyce still uses to this day. She affectionately calls it, "The Canale Casserole."

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George "Buddy" Mariencheck and Ray "Hame" Ferrer, backyard of 742 Baltic, Memphis

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Top Row: Caroline Klinck Kinney, Carrie Chapman Grader
Bottom Row: Mary Klinck Grader, Hazel Grader, George W. Grader III

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Audele Ferrer poses with a ceramic Santa Clause at sister-in-law (and next-door neighbor) Teresa's home.

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23 years ago - on December 11, 1991, we lost Robert Olin Ferrer.
He signs his WW2 portrait, "To my dearest sister, From Bub."

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L to R: Joyce Mariencheck, Agnes Grace, Tom Mariencheck, Audele Ferrer

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November 27th would've marked the 104th birth date of Mary Della Durling.
Here she holds grandson Tommy Burkes with husband Philip Mariencheck.

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Cousins Ruth Stribley and Audele Ferrer (inscribed "Ruth and Dellie")