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This folder contains Jack Rifkin's original U.S. Army Discharge Document, dated January 2, 1946, U.S. Army Separation Qualification Record, dated January 2, 1946, digital compact disc containing the recording of Bronze Star Medal award ceremony to the family of Jack Rifkin, 1945 Special Orders card for German-American Relations, copy of a photograph of Rifkin in uniform, and Stars and StripesSouthern Germany edition August 15, 1945 newspaper. Also included are twenty paper currency notes including the following: four 1920 German 100 Marks, three 1929 German 20 Marks, seven 1929 German 10 Marks, one 1933 German 50 Marks, one 1923 German 10,000 Marks, one 1937 1 Mark, one 1938 Russian 1 Ruble, and two Allied military issued 1944 1 Mark. Also included is an oral history interview transcript conducted with Rifkin on June 18, 1999 by telephone whereby he recounted his time with the U.S. Army.

Included in this file are the War Department's 'for you guidence' pamphlet, savings bond reciepts, insurance claim for James M Ryan, Application for National service life insurance, letters of estate and will of James M. Ryan, insurance claim papers, head stone paperwork , veterans affairs correspondence, POW Medal application.

Citation for Bronze Star, Citation for Army Occupation medal, Warrant Officer's qualification card, National Guard Certificate, Physical Exam Report, military service documents.

Miscellaneous collection of documents relating to Koerner's military career. Most are concerning his appointments, promotions, and commendations. Also includes his death certificate and other items related to his funeral.