The Second World War dramatically impacted the Alaskan territory and all of its people. Explore firsthand stories from Alaska Native elders and veterans stationed in Alaska.
Iñupiat servicemembers, 1945 Fort Richardson
From left: Wilfred Ryan (from Unalakleet) and Holger “Jorgy” Jorgensen (from Haycock & Koyuk). Photo shared from the Jorgensen Family Photo Collection.