Minnesota's Greatest Generation

Georgiana Sonnen with son, Stuart, 1943.

Soldier John S. Sonnen had more than just his "girl back home" to miss during his two years away from home. He and his wife, Georgiana, had a son, Stuart, who was 18 months old at the time of John's enlistment.

This photograph of Georgiana and Stuart, taken in 1943, was carried by John throughout his Army career as a gentle reminder of his loved ones "back home."

Publisher: John S. Sonnen, used with permission
Date: 1943

Georgiana Sonnen with son, Stuart, 1943.