The largest family of the "Blue Star Parents" belonged to Nick and Anna Matthees of rural Goodhue, MN who sent 7 sons (3 Army, 2 Navy, and 2 Army Air Force) to serve during World War II. - All 7 survived. 


Blue Star Parents

A New York haberdasher fixing up a sign, explaining that his shop will be closed while the staff pray for Allied victory in the invasion of Normandy on D-Day, June, 6 1944. 


Solidarity with the fighting men

Wounded German soldiers recuperating in a hospital, pose with some of the nurses taking care of them. - No date or location known.