My dad, Rudolph Downing, in October, 1904 (age 4), in Wichita, Kansas. Pop is holding the Civil War sword of his grandfather, Benjamin H. Downing, a veteran of the 49th Pennsylvania Volunteers, and the campaign hat of his father, George D. Downing, of the Kansas National Guard. Alas, both Pop and the sword are long gone. View full size.
My dad, Rudolph Downing, in October, 1904 (age 4), in Wichita, Kansas. Pop is holding the Civil War sword of his grandfather, Benjamin H. Downing, a veteran of the 49th Pennsylvania Volunteers, and the campaign hat of his father, George D. Downing, of the Kansas National Guard. Alas, both Pop and the sword are long gone. | Click image for Comments. | Home | Browse All Photos