James Edward Kirkebo collection

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84709
• English
• 1944
• overall: Height: 2.250 inches (5.715 cm) | Width: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Allied military currency, 1 schilling, issued for use by Allied troops in occupied Austria, acquired by Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo, who served in the United States Army from 1940-1945, including combat duty with the Thunderbolt Division in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. Military currency or occupation money was produced for use by military personnel in occupied territories. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in the Army in September 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer of C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division, Third Army. In Decembe...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84710
• English
• overall: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Five mark German bank note acquired by Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo who served with the US Army from 1940-45, and in combat with the Thunderbolt Division in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany. Kirkebo received a battlefield promotion to captain on February 1, 1945. On M...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84711
• English
• overall: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Five mark German bank note acquired by Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo who served with the US Army from 1940-45, and in combat with the Thunderbolt Division in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in the US Army in September 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer of C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division, Third Army. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, and defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. The 11th Armored spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany and pushed through to Austria....

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84712
• English
• overall: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 5.375 inches (13.653 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Five mark German bank note acquired by Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in the Army in September 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In early December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, and defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. The 11th Armored spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany and pushed through to Austria. Kirkebo received a battlefield promotion ...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84713
• English
• overall: Height: 4.000 inches (10.16 cm) | Width: 6.250 inches (15.875 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

100 mark German bank note, 1908 issue, acquired by Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany. Kirkebo received a battlefield promotion to captain on February 1,...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84714
• English
• 1944
• overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 3.125 inches (7.938 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Allied military currency, 1 [eine] mark, issued for use by Allied troops in occupied Germany acquired by Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany. Kirkebo rece...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84715
• English
• overall: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 4.875 inches (12.383 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Two [zwei] rentenmark German note acquired by Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. It was first issued by the Weimar government as emergency currency during the runaway inflation of the 1920s, but was reissued and remained in circulation until 1945. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, def...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84716
• English
• overall: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 4.875 inches (12.383 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Two [zwei] rentenmark note issued in Nazi Germany acquired by Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. It was first issued by the Weimar government as emergency currency during the runaway inflation of the 1920s, but was reissued and remained in circulation until 1945. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed ...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84717
• English
• overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

One rentenmark German note acquired by Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. It was first issued by the Weimar government as emergency currency during the runaway inflation of the 1920s, but was reissued and remained in circulation until 1945. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in the Army in September 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Norman...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84718
• English
• overall: Height: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) | Width: 4.875 inches (12.383 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Ten mark bank note of Weimar Germany acquired by Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in the Army in September 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, and defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. The 11th Armored spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany and pushed through to Austria. Kirkebo...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84722
• English
• overall: Height: 3.500 inches (8.89 cm) | Width: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

One million mark note issued in Ahrweiler District in Germany as emergency currency during the runaway inflation of the 1920s acquired by Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in September 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division, Third Army. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, and defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. The 11th A...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84723
• English
• overall: Height: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm) | Width: 6.875 inches (17.463 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Fifty crown note, issued in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia of German occupied Czechoslovakia acquired by Captain James (Jim) Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. Kirkebo, age 19, enlisted in September 1940. In August 1942, 2nd Lieutenant Kirkebo became commanding officer of C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division, Third Army. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy and defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge. The 11th Armored spearheade...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84724
• English
• overall: Height: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm) | Width: 7.000 inches (17.78 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Fifty crown note, issued in the Protectorate of Bohemia and Moravia of German occupied Czechoslovakia acquired by Captain James Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany. Kir...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84725
• English
• overall: Height: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) | Width: 5.875 inches (14.923 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

British 1 pound note, an emergency wartime issue, acquired by Captain James (Jim) Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. This note was issued to increase security of the currency. The colors were changed and metal security thread in the paper. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, defended Bastogne during the Battle of t...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84726
• English
• overall: Height: 3.000 inches (7.62 cm) | Width: 5.250 inches (13.335 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Japanese 5 yen note acquired by Captain James (Jim) Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. This type of currency was issued by the Bank of Japan but then used as a military banknote as Japan expanded their occupation of China in 1938. This note does not have the military seals. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in ...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84827
• English
• overall: Height: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) | Width: 5.500 inches (13.97 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Japanese 10 yen note acquired by Captain James (Jim) Edward Kirkebo,who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. This currency was first issued in 1930 by the Bank of Japan but then used, with variants, as a military banknote as Japan expanded their occupation of China in 1938. This variant has 2 red seals on the front. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirk...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84828
• English
• overall: Height: 3.250 inches (8.255 cm) | Width: 5.750 inches (14.605 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Japanese 10 yen note acquired by Captain James (Jim) Edward Kirkebo. This currency was first issued in 1930, and reissued without the English text in 1944. Kirkebo served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany. Ki...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84829
• English
• overall: Height: 2.750 inches (6.985 cm) | Width: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Icelandic 10 kronur note acquired by Captain James (Jim) Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit landed in Normandy, defended Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and spearheaded the Allied advance into Germany. Kirkebo received a battlefield promotion to captain on February 1, 1945. O...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84830
• English
• 1944
• overall: Height: 2.325 inches (5.906 cm) | Width: 4.500 inches (11.43 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Allied military currency, 50 groschen, issued for use by Allied troops in occupied Austria, acquired by Captain James (Jim) Kirkebo, who served in the United States Army from 1940-1945, including combat duty with the Thunderbolt Division in Europe from December 1944-May 1945. Military currency or occupation money was produced for use by military personnel in occupied territories. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding officer, C Company, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division. In December 1944, Kirkebo's unit lande...

• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
• irn84831
• English
• overall: Height: 2.625 inches (6.668 cm) | Width: 4.750 inches (12.065 cm)
• Updated 1 year ago

Belgian 10 franc or 2 belga note, a liberation issue by the Belgian government in exile acquired by Captain James (Jim) Edward Kirkebo, who served in the US Army from 1940-1945, and fought in Europe with the Thunderbolt Division from December 1944-May 1945. It was prepared for use by Allied troops in London where the Belgian government fled in October 1940 after the German invasion of Belgium that May. All currency was dated February 1, 1943. It was recalled in 1946 but redeemable until 1947. Kirkebo, 19, enlisted in the US Army in 1940 and, in August 1942, 2nd Lt. Kirkebo became commanding...