Photo Collection: Jill (Standard) Doak
(Grandfather: Harold Standard: Company M, 317th Infantry Regiment)
A small bin of photos, documents and memorabilia was retained by Harold after the war, and then by his wife, Leona, after his death. Upon the death of Leona, those materials were inherited by Harold's grandson, Jeff Standard. His sister, Jill (Standard) Doak has become the family genealogist, and in 2024 scanned Harold's photos and documents and compiled a summary of Co M, 317th Infantry movements from Jan to May 1945 from Morning Logs. Harold's military records are among those that did not survive the NPRC fire. Jill and Jeff Standard never knew their grandfather since he died before they were born, and when their own father was only 20, and this has led to great curiosity about Harold's life and experience in World War 2.
Harold Standard, left, small boy, unknown soldier.
Heffingen, Luxembourg - Feb '45.
40 and 8 box cars. We moved from Kirchdorf, Austria to Markst Obersdorf, Germany in them.
Kirchdorf, Austria - Jul '45.
Arrow indicates building from which car left to top of Mt. Other arrow is the path the car took.
We went beyond the mt in the picture. On the other side of that mt, we was several thousand feet in the air.
Boy what a thrill.
Gmunden, Austria - May 18-20 '45.
This is the car that took us to the top of the Mt.
Gmunden, Austria - May 18-20 '45.
Take[n] out of car on which I rode to the top of a Mt.
Gmunden, Austria - May 18-20 '45.
Scenery taken from top of mt. 2700 ft above sea level.
Gmunden, Austria - May 18-20 '45.
Kmunden - Austria [Gmunden].
May 18-20 '45.
Swans & little ones on Lake Kmunden, Austria [Gmunden].
May 18-20 '45.
Harold Standard. This is your Ball Player honey. It was taken at Tweng, Austria.
May 23-Jun ? '45.
Scenery taken at Windischgarsten May-45.
Hausse or Hotel we stayed in at Windischgarsten.
May '45.
Taken at Windischgarsten at entrance to house we stayed in.
May '45.
Old buddies in third squad. L. to R. Wise, Combs, Russo and Sharples.
Windischgarsten, Austria - May '45.
Squad Picture; Standing left to right - Coldren, Tesko, Halley, myself [Harold Standard] and Johnson.
Kneeling L. to R. Trubiano, Schou [sp?], Brochart 81 MM Mortar in center.
Windischgarsten, Austria - May '45.
Taken at Windischgarsten. Mt scenery in background.
May '45.
Caldren & Holley. Two boys in my squad.
Windischgarsten, Austria - May '45.
Taken at Windischgarsten.
May '45.
Corporal Wise. 1st gunner 3rd squad.
Windischgarsten, Austria - May '45.
Taken at Windischgarsten, Austria. Across the road where I stayed at.
Windischgarsten, Austria - May '45.
Combs, Johnson, Washburn and myself [Harold Standard] at a lake in Fussen, Germany. 1945.
Colarossi, Johnson and Combs at a lake we swam in in Fussen, Germany.
1945.
Soldier in fishing boat.
Fussen, Germany - 1945.
3 soldiers sitting in weeds; Harold Standard on right.
[unknown location] - 1945.
Harold Standard sitting in weeds.
[unknown location] - 1945.
Schmied von Kochel. 3rd Platoon quarters in Kochel, Germany.
1945.
Entrance to Schmied von Kochel.
Kochel, Germany - 1945.
Harold Standard standing at Schmied von Kochel entrance.
Kochel, Germany - 1945.
The castle where we live is just to the left of the church. Notice the firewood. The main source of fuel.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
This is the tower of the church here in Marktoberdorf.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Colarossi, Jones and Dcuzzi.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Nick Colarossi, Jones and myself [Harold Standard].
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Myself and Jones.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Nick Colarossi and Jones.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Nick Colarossi.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Nick Colarossi and girl.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Harold Standard.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Harold Standard in front of tent.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Nick Colarossi in front of tent.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Unknown soldier on horse.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Harold Standard on horse.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Gold statue in rear of church. To the left of statue is a beautiful cemetery. The white spot in my lap is my camera case.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Soldiers near Madonna statue.
Marktoberdorf, Germany - Aug '45.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Images taken along the return route of the 317th, after the end of the war.
1945.
Le Havre, France.
Dec '45.
Le Havre, France.
Dec '45.
Le Havre, France.
Dec '45.
Le Havre, France.
Dec '45.
From the S.S. Colby Victory.
Jan '46.
From the S.S. Colby Victory.
Jan '46.
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Army Exchange Ration Card (Harold D. Standard)
NCO Club Card (Harold D. Standard)
Camp Wheeler, GA: Company "A" Fourth Infantry Training Battalion Newsletter
Dated 11 November 1944, For the officers and cadre of Company "A". [PDF, 12p]
SS Colby Victory, "Souvenir Issue"
Dated TUE 8 Jan 1946, Volume No. 5 - No.8 Souvenir Issued handed out upon return to the USA. [PDF, 5p]
General Orders, 1945
General Orders issued 1945. [PDF, 1p]