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  Avenue des Champs-Élysées, France, 1945

  William Neill Bogan Jr.

  This black and white photograph is of a tree lined street with vehicles in both lanes and a person crossing in the middle. A cobblestone sidewalk is in the foreground. "Champs-Élysées" is written on the back of the photograph with the number 5 written below it.

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  Bridge Over Loch Long, Scotland, 1945

  William Neill Bogan Jr.

  This black and white photograph is a view of a bridge over Loch Long in Scotland from the shoreline. Mountains and trees are visible in the background. Some yellow discoloration is visible in the upper right corner and partially down the right side of the photograph. "Loch Long" with the number 5 is written on the back of the photograph.

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  Cologne, France, 1945

  William Neill Bogan Jr.

  This black and white photograph is a waterfront view of war damaged buildings in Cologne, France with the spires of the Cologne Cathedral visible on the right. "Cologne with twin spires of Kolner Dom in background" is written on the back with the number 64 written below.

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  Etretat Beach, France, 1945

  William Neill Bogan Jr.

  This black and white photograph is of a rocky beach with boats and debris littering the shore. A cliff and buildings are seen in the distance. People appear to be walking in the distance toward the shoreline. "The beach at Etretat France" is written on the back of the photograph.

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  Men in Army Tent

  William Neill Bogan Jr.

  This sepia toned photograph depicts four unidentified men seated inside an army tent. Clothing is hung from a pole in the tent's ceiling and various boxes, benches, and fabrics are placed throughout the tent.

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  Men Working On Nets, 1945

  William Neill Bogan Jr.

  This black and white photograph is of four unidentified men kneeling around what appears to be a group of tangled nets suspended from a pole. Buildings, a jeep, and debris are seen behind the men. Two men in military uniform are standing on either side of the four men. The back of the photograph has the letter "J" written on the back.

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  Army Garrison Cap

  This is an image of a dark brown Army garrison cap with red piping along the cuff hem, indicating artillery. The hat is set against a bright blue background.

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  Army Garrison Cap With Medal

  This is an image of a brown World War II Army garrison cap. The hat has red and white piping, signifying Engineer status, and a red and white medal is pinned on one side. The hat is set against a bright blue background.

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  Army Insignia and Memorabilia

  This image is a grouping of various U. S. Army insignia, badges, and pins. From the top, left to right: 102nd Infantry Division Insignia patch, Second Army patch, World War II Honorable Discharge Regulation patch (center), World War II sergeant stripes, U.S. lapel pin, Army Corps of Engineers lapel pin, unidentified red and blue pin with a pick axe one the left side and a shovel on the right side (2), U. S. Army WW II European Campaign Ribbon.

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  Army Portrait, W. N. (Neill) Bogan, Jr.

  This color photograph is a portrait of W. N. (Neill) Bogan, Jr. in U. S. Army issued tan colored garrison cap, tan shirt, and tie.

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  Gold Watch, 283rd Engineers Combat Battalion

  This is an image of a gold watch with the insignia for the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers in the center and "28rd Engineers Combat Battalion" beneath the insignia. The watch is set against a bright blue background.

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  Rusted Army Bayonet

  This is an image of a rusted Army Bayonet against a blue background.

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  W. N. (Neill) Bogan, Jr. and Ann Hefti, undated

  This black and white photograph is of W. N. (Neill) Bogan, Jr. and Ann Hefti seated beside each other on a set of front porch steps. Neill is dressed in what appears to be his Army uniform, white socks and black shoes. Ann is wearing a light colored dress, white socks and black shoes. Both of Neill and Ann are seated with their arms/elbows resting on their knees. Windows, rocking chairs, and balcony railing can be seen behind them.