Average Joe
Museum

Average Joe
Museum

Stories of regular men who answered the call, told through their equipment.

Stories of regular men who answered the call, told through their equipment.

M1 Helmet worn by then Private First Class Otto K. Smith, Centralia, Illinois. PFC Smith is pictured loading an M2A1 105mm Howitzer, more than likely wearing this exact helmet. Photo taken in Germany, December 1944.

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News From
the Front

News From
the Front

The first entry into the museum features Edward S. Thoden’s story and his time in Germany. I am working hard to continue adding stories of American veterans to the website for all to see. For now, enjoy the first of many stories from Average Joe Museum.

M1 Helmet worn by Edward S. Thoden, Jersey City, New Jersey. He would join the 104th Infantry Division in March 1945 for a historic drive into the heart in Germany.

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So long as I have a pulse, the website will continue to update with stories from more veterans. The emails you receive will be for the addition of veteran entries, and maybe in the future, notifications for print merchandise.