Alfred John Hertel of Sturgis, Meade County, South Dakota USA was born on August 28, 1926 at Hertel Farm in Corson County. Alfred was baptized on November 28, 1926 at Hope Lutheran Church. Alfred Hertel died at age 88 years old on March 3, 2015 at Ft. Meade Veterans Hospital in Sturgis, Meade County, and was buried in March 2015 at Black Hills National Cemetery.
Who doesn't love a man (or woman) in uniform? Almost everybody has worn a uniform sometime in their life - these are the vintage versions of those uniforms.
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These photos showcase the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women who have served in the army.
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