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The two oldest daughters – Helena VANGAMPLEARE (16 years old) holding Delbert and Magdelena VANGAMPLEARE (13 years old) holding Delbert’s twin brother, Elbert (Albert).

Vernon George VANGAMPLEARE served in the U.S. Army Infantry from 1952-1954. He was stationed overseas during the Korean War. In 1954, Vernon received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Army.

Gene VANGAMPLEARE, Ted SATNAT, Helen COBERT, Fred SATNAT, and Gaynelle VANGAMPLEARE. Ted, Helen and Fred are siblings to Georgina SATNAT VANGAMPELAERE (mother to Gene).

Georgina SATNAT VANGAMPELAERE eventually had 11 children. Here she is pictured with her first child, Helena.

Albert was stationed in Italy with the Air Force during World War II.

One of the last photos taken of twins Delbert and Albert VANGAMPLEARE before Delbert’s death in 1992. It was taken at Delbert and Bernadette’s 40th wedding anniversary in Mason City, Iowa. Albert is holding Delbert’s grandson, Stephen. He is the son of Mark and Patsy VANGAMPLEARE.

Uncle Emiel VAN HULLE, Lorraine VANGAMPLEARE, and Aunt Mathilda VAN HULLE (Tante Tilda). Mathilda is Alphonse’s sister. The aunt and uncle are also oldest son, John VANGAMPLEARE’s godparents.

Ted SATNAT, younger brother to Georgina VANGAMPELAERE.

Bari, Italy (1945)
While stationed in Italy, Albert was on a baseball team – The Unbeaten Ramblers – National League Champs. They had 20 wins without a defeat. (Albert is pictured in the front row, first person on the left).

Alphonse (Pa) taking a moment from his busy schedule to proudly pose for a picture with Delbert. Delbert was in the OSS (Operations of Strategic Service) during the second World War.

Russell C. Price (husband to Yvonne VANGAMPLEARE) enlisted in the U.S. Navy before his 17th birthday (November 1942). His father had to sign papers so he could enter. His ship and crew are on record for capturing the most prisoners during World War II.

Gene VANGAMPLEARE in his army uniform. Gene was with the first U.S. troops to enter Hiroshima after the bomb was dropped.

1945 — This picture was taken on top of an 11-story building in Hiroshima during World War II. It was the only whole building that was still standing in the entire town. The windows had all been blown out. The only excuse they knew for the building to still be standing was it was the only marble building in the town and it might have resistance from it. Gene VANGAMPLEARE is the person on the left kneeling in front.

Magdelena SATNAT LANNOO and Frank LANNOO were married on July 16, 1928. Magdelena and Georgina were sisters.

Approx. 1912 Georgina SATNAT VANGAMPELAERE is the woman on the right. We are not sure who the others are. They could be relatives of Georgina's or just friends. Here they are pictured in their husband's outfits (with added stuffing so the clothes would fit better) and pretending to drink beer.

Georgina is the woman on the right holding her baby daughter, Magdelena. We are not sure who the others are. Whatever the event may be, all the photos appear to have been taken on the same day.

Above are Georgina and Alphonse VANGAMPELAERE enjoying a day with family and friends.