[Admiral Chester W. Nimitz Sits with CINCPAC Staff on Porch]

Photograph of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz sitting with CINCPAC staff on porch in Guam. There are two couches arranged in a L formation, Admiral Nimitz sits on the far couch with two unidentified men on his left. To his right there is a man leaning against the building next to a large window and another sitting on something out of view. On the couch to the right there are three more men sitting. All the men are wearing light-colored uniforms with two pockets on the front of the shirts and black dress shoes, some are wearing short sleeves and shorts while others have full length sleeves and pants. In front of the men on the couches is a small wooden coffee table with a small metal ashtray on top of it.
Date: 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles Stasny to his Parents, August 1, 1944] (open access)

[Letter from Charles Stasny to his Parents, August 1, 1944]

Letter from Charles Stasny to his parents discussing his participation in the bombardment and landings on Guam. He also discusses several people from back home, the possibility of calling his parents, and the possibility of getting leave, and sends his parents some money orders. This letter is written on United States Navy stationery.
Date: August 1, 1944
Creator: Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Marine Puppies]

Photograph of Pvt. William A. Zeckman (left) and Cpl. Harry M. Wells (right) holding five puppies that were adopted by the Marines as mascots. Zeckman is shirtless with long pants and is holding three puppies. Wells is also shirtless with long pants and is holding two puppies.
Date: August 2, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Mobile Unit]

Photograph of two marines using a Japanese cart. One stands behind the cart to push it and the other is sat in the cart with a gun in his hands.
Date: August 6, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Briefing]

Photograph of a briefing between tank commanders of a Marine assault unit near Adelup Point, Guam as their crews take a break for a smoke and minor adjustments of their machines. Behind the group of men, four tanks are lined up as repairs are being done.
Date: August 6, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[American Rice Thrasher in Guam]

Photograph of a group of Marines inspecting an American rice thrasher found in the outskirts of Agat Town, Guam. The marines stand partially in uniform. Three of the marines are facing towards the rice thrasher while the rest look directly towards the camera.
Date: August 2, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Home Again]

Photograph of four soldiers in uniform standing around a plaque with the words "U.S. Marine Barracks Naval Station Guam" carved on the front. The soldiers are (from left to right) Colonel Merlin F. Schneider, John C. Brown, Carmen J. Catania, and Joseph J. Mannino.
Date: August 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Chaplain Prays for Guamanian Dead]

Photograph of Lieut. Comdr. Alfred F. Kamler, USN, (third from the right) officiating the burials of three Guamanian children in a cemetery near a native camp in Guam.
Date: August 23, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[War Weary Devil Dogs]

Photograph of battle-weary Marines moving into a rest area in Guam after being relieved at the front lines by fresh troops. The men are arranged into two straight rows on either side of a dirt road.
Date: August 9, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Death Plays No Favorites]

Photograph of Juanita Salles Fejeran standing beside the graves of Colonel Douglas McNair and Private First-Class Poy Chin Y on the outskirts of Agana, Guam Island.
Date: August 22, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Well Done]

Photograph of Marine Lieut. Gen. Holland McT. Smith (holding helmet) congratulating a unit of the First Provisional Marine Brigade. The brigade has formed a circle around the lieutenant general and everyone is looking towards him.
Date: August 5, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Marine Public Relations Shelter in Guam]

Photograph of three shirtless Marines standing in front of a small shelter with a sign reading "Public Relations" attached to it. Two men sit inside the small shelter behind the three men.
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: United States. Marine Corps.
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charles Stasny Photo Sheet-10]

Page from scrapbook showing the travels of Charles Stasny during the war. The front top photo is a Japanese parade with a line of soldiers marching. The front bottom photo is a group of soldiers in uniform posing for a group picture. The back top left photo is a group photo of an unidentified family. The back top right photo is of Harold Luye in his sailor uniform. The back bottom left photo is of Vernon E. Moore in his sailor uniform. The back bottom right photo is of a woman posing for a photo with four children. A man stands behind the group while holding onto one of the children's arms. A woman in a printed dress stands to the side of the group. The photos are mounted on a piece of black scrapbook paper.
Date: 1944~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Charles Stasny Photo Sheet-11]

Page from scrapbook showing the travels of Charles Stasny during the war. The front top left photo is Japanese soldiers entering Agaña. The front top right photo is an unidentified body of water. A boat can be seen in the background. The front bottom left photo is an unidentified soldier standing in the middle of a street. The front bottom right photo is of a Japanese shrine. The back top left photo is huts in Agaña, Guam. The back top middle photo is of Apra Harbor. The back top right photo is a group of soldiers in uniform posing in front of an unidentified building. The back bottom left photo is four soldiers in uniform posing for a photo. The back bottom middle photo is a soldier standing on the side of a road in Agaña, Guam. The back bottom right photo is a cathedral in Agaña, Guam. The photos are all mounted on a piece of black scrapbook paper.
Date: 1944~
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History