Name/Title
Booklet describing WWII actions of James Walton, 2019Entry/Object ID
2025.30.3Description
Acc. No. 25.30.3
Subject Category: WWII (World War II)
Date or Period: 2019
Object: booklet
Description: Booklet, computer-printed with plastic clip-on spine, with front cover page featuring a head-and-torso photo of a young man wearing a sailor’s suit and U.S. Navy cap. Booklet is titled ‘A Word War II Family Story and Enduring Love, 1941-1946’. Written by James Noble Walton, 2017, 2019 Revised Edition.
Size: L 11 x W 8 1/2 inches
History of Object: Story of the WWII activity of Alameda native and resident James Winfred Walton (1919-2014), initially as civilian (1939-1942), and the start of his marriage (1942) to fellow Alameda High School graduate Jean Simm Mundie (1920-2006) during WWII. He attained rank EM1/c, Electrical Mate first class Petty Officer. Booklet includes a reprint of a photo outside Mundie’s parent’s home at 818 Haight (with partial view of 819 and 821 Haight Street.). The pair raised 2 children and were active in Alameda Clubs (Scouting, Masons, Easter Star, Adelphian Club, Golf Club) until their respective deaths.
Donor: James N. Walton
Donation Date: 1/19/2025
Catalog Date: 2/3/2025
