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Oral History Interview with David Hughes
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with David Hughes. Hughes joined the Navy in February 1941 and was assigned to the USS Northampton (CA-26)as a coxswain. He went ashore at Pearl Harbor two weeks before the attack, while the Northampton traveled on to Wake Island. On the morning of the attack, he was in a whaleboat at Battleship Row. He went ashore and hid behind a tree until the attack ended, at which time he began transporting officers and wounded personnel in his whaleboat. On one of his trips, he carried men with acetylene torches to the USS Oklahoma (BB-37) and overheard an engineer warn them about the danger of depleting oxygen, which ultimately killed several men. Hughes spent a short time aboard the USS Hornet (CV-8) and describes the sea conditions during the Doolittle Raid launch. He was back aboard the Northampton for the Battle of Tassafaronga and abandoned ship when it was torpedoed. He returned to the States as an aviation machinist’s mate and towed targets for VJ-2, VJ-7, and VJ-12 utility squadrons on the West Coast. He did the same at Henderson Field, where he also served as George Burns' personal driver …
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Hughes, David
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Oral History Interview with Dean Woodward
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dean Woodward. Woodward joined the Marine Corps in April 1942. He was trained as a radio operator and sent to the 2nd Marine Division. Woodward describes the landing at Tarawa and his role as a member of a shore party. He tells of a narrow miss by a sniper at the end of the battle. Woodward also discusses his involvement in the landing on Saipan as a radio operator. He rotated back to the US and was there when the war ended. Woodward was discharged in April 1946. He was commissioned as an officer in the Army a few years later and tells of his service from Korea through his retirement as a lieutenant colonel.
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Creator:
Woodward, Dean R.
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Oral History Interview with Dean Woodward
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dean Woodward. Woodward joined the Marine Corps in April 1942. He was trained as a radio operator and sent to the 2nd Marine Division. Woodward describes the landing at Tarawa and his role as a member of a shore party. He tells of a narrow miss by a sniper at the end of the battle. Woodward also discusses his involvement in the landing on Saipan as a radio operator. He rotated back to the US and was there when the war ended. Woodward was discharged in April 1946. He was commissioned as an officer in the Army a few years later and tells of his service from Korea through his retirement as a lieutenant colonel.
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Creator:
Woodward, Dean R.
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Oral History Interview with Dick Harrelson
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Dick Harrelson. Harrelson joined the Navy in 1937. He completed Radio School, and served as First-Class Radioman aboard USS Saratoga (CV-3). He was assigned to Manila in November of 1940, working as a flag radioman. After the Japanese invaded, Harrelson retreated to Corregidor Island after Cavite was bombed and, after a long battle, he was taken prisoner. He was imprisoned in the Bilibid Prison, at Cabanatuan, and in Yokohama, Japan until his liberation in 1945.
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Harrelson, Dick
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Oral History Interview with Dick Harrelson
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Dick Harrelson. Harrelson joined the Navy in 1937. He completed Radio School, and served as First-Class Radioman aboard USS Saratoga (CV-3). He was assigned to Manila in November of 1940, working as a flag radioman. After the Japanese invaded, Harrelson retreated to Corregidor Island after Cavite was bombed and, after a long battle, he was taken prisoner. He was imprisoned in the Bilibid Prison, at Cabanatuan, and in Yokohama, Japan until his liberation in 1945.
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Creator:
Harrelson, Dick
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Oral History Interview with Don Hawley
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue by Don Hawley. Hawley joined the Navy in January 1943 and received basic training at Camp Farragut. At Tulagi, Florida Island, he boarded USS LCI(L)-66 as a quartermaster. He also became a radar operator and expert gunner, and was eventually in charge of the entire quarterdeck crew. At Bougainville his ship was converted to an LCI(G). He recalls a visit to Malaita where he had a pleasant exchange with natives. He ran night-patrols along Rabaul and routinely came under fire while also destroying mines. He later went up the Mindanao River and explored abandoned Japanese headquarters and caves. On the river his ship engaged in friendly fire. When the ship became stuck in the mud, Hawley befriended a Filipino man whose daughter was killed after the war by an abandoned mine. Hawley’s final orders were to join the invasion of Balikpapan, Borneo. There they came under heavy mortar fire. Soon after, his ship hit a mine and was towed to dry dock in Hollandia, New Guinea, where Hawley remained until the end of the war. Hawley returned home and was discharged in January 1946.
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Creator:
Hawley, Don
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Oral History Interview with Don Hawley
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue by Don Hawley. Hawley joined the Navy in January 1943 and received basic training at Camp Farragut. At Tulagi, Florida Island, he boarded USS LCI(L)-66 as a quartermaster. He also became a radar operator and expert gunner, and was eventually in charge of the entire quarterdeck crew. At Bougainville his ship was converted to an LCI(G). He recalls a visit to Malaita where he had a pleasant exchange with natives. He ran night-patrols along Rabaul and routinely came under fire while also destroying mines. He later went up the Mindanao River and explored abandoned Japanese headquarters and caves. On the river his ship engaged in friendly fire. When the ship became stuck in the mud, Hawley befriended a Filipino man whose daughter was killed after the war by an abandoned mine. Hawley’s final orders were to join the invasion of Balikpapan, Borneo. There they came under heavy mortar fire. Soon after, his ship hit a mine and was towed to dry dock in Hollandia, New Guinea, where Hawley remained until the end of the war. Hawley returned home and was discharged in January 1946.
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Creator:
Hawley, Don
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Oral History Interview with Don Maurone
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Don Maurone. Maurone joined the Navy Reserves and entered active duty in October 1943. He was assigned to USS LCI(G)-440, where he served as first-loader on a 40-millimeter gun. He was involved in 26 beachhead landings, beginning with the first wave of Marines at Kwajalein. When finishing the Eniwetok campaign, he lost eight crewmen to friendly fire, including the pharmacist’s mate, so Maurone helped treat the wounded. He recalls traveling at one time with Carlson’s Raiders aboard. He participated in the initial assault on Saipan. At Agat Beach, Guam, his unit was ordered to draw enemy fire, which helped in identifying Japanese positions. He participated in the initial assault on Leyte and then enjoyed bartering with the natives. He then went to Luzon and Lingayen Gulf. At Okinawa he provided fire support for underwater demolition and participated in a diversionary assault. In May, Maurone began experiencing trouble with his vision and boarded USS Mercy (AH-8) to Saipan, where he was diagnosed with retinitis. He received medical care at the naval hospital at Pearl Harbor and was discharged in June, 1946.
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Creator:
Maurone, Don
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Oral History Interview with Don Maurone
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Don Maurone. Maurone joined the Navy Reserves and entered active duty in October 1943. He was assigned to USS LCI(G)-440, where he served as first-loader on a 40-millimeter gun. He was involved in 26 beachhead landings, beginning with the first wave of Marines at Kwajalein. When finishing the Eniwetok campaign, he lost eight crewmen to friendly fire, including the pharmacist’s mate, so Maurone helped treat the wounded. He recalls traveling at one time with Carlson’s Raiders aboard. He participated in the initial assault on Saipan. At Agat Beach, Guam, his unit was ordered to draw enemy fire, which helped in identifying Japanese positions. He participated in the initial assault on Leyte and then enjoyed bartering with the natives. He then went to Luzon and Lingayen Gulf. At Okinawa he provided fire support for underwater demolition and participated in a diversionary assault. In May, Maurone began experiencing trouble with his vision and boarded USS Mercy (AH-8) to Saipan, where he was diagnosed with retinitis. He received medical care at the naval hospital at Pearl Harbor and was discharged in June, 1946.
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Creator:
Maurone, Don
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Oral History Interview with Donald Gleacher
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Donald Gleacher. Gleacher joined the Army Air Forces in March 1944 and trained in North Carolina. He went to aerial gunnery school and served as a tailgunner on a B-29. He went overseas in January 1945. He was assigned to the 39th Bomb Squadron, 6th Bomb Group at Tinian. On some occasions, Gleacher and crew had to land on Iwo Jima upon returning from a mission over Japan. He shares several experiences while aboard a B-29 during WWII. He returned to the US and was discharged around November, 1945.
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Creator:
Gleacher, Donald
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Oral History Interview with Donald Gleacher
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Donald Gleacher. Gleacher joined the Army Air Forces in March 1944 and trained in North Carolina. He went to aerial gunnery school and served as a tailgunner on a B-29. He went overseas in January 1945. He was assigned to the 39th Bomb Squadron, 6th Bomb Group at Tinian. On some occasions, Gleacher and crew had to land on Iwo Jima upon returning from a mission over Japan. He shares several experiences while aboard a B-29 during WWII. He returned to the US and was discharged around November, 1945.
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Creator:
Gleacher, Donald
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Oral History Interview with Dora Nimitz Reagan
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dora Nimitz Reagan. Reagan was the half-sister of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz and she shares several anecdotes and recollections about him. She recalls how Nimitz lost a portion of his finger in the gears of an engine. Sha also shares stories about her grandfather and Chester as a boy growing up in Kerrville ,Texas. She also recalls a some of her travels to New York and to the Nimitz Hotel in Fredericksburg.
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Creator:
Reagan, Dora Nimitz
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Oral History Interview with Dora Nimitz Reagan
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Dora Nimitz Reagan. Reagan was the half-sister of Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz and she shares several anecdotes and recollections about him. She recalls how Nimitz lost a portion of his finger in the gears of an engine. Sha also shares stories about her grandfather and Chester as a boy growing up in Kerrville ,Texas. She also recalls a some of her travels to New York and to the Nimitz Hotel in Fredericksburg.
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Creator:
Reagan, Dora Nimitz
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Oral History Interview with Doug Hubbard, Jr.
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Doug Hubbard, Jr. Hubbard recounts the 1972 discovery and retrieval of several large artifacts, including a tank and gun which are displayed at the Nimitz Museum, exhibited just as they were found, with the gun still aiming at its damaged target. Hubbard describes the process of purchasing the relics and arranging for their transportation, which depended on the support of Australian and American militaries. He also relied heavily on local villagers to provide manual labor in excavating and hauling the equipment. Although he held title to the items after purchasing the salvage rights, some natives had the impression that he was taking away their cultural property, since it had been on their land for so long. They gathered at the beach with bows and arrows just as Hubbard departed. Among the equipment Hubbard salvaged are three tanks, two Aichi D3As (Val dive bombers), and one three-inch Japanese Naval gun. In addition to his donations to the Nimitz Museum, Hubbard gave one tank to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra and another to the PNG War Museum.
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Creator:
Hubbard, Doug, Jr.,
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Oral History Interview with Doug Hubbard, Jr.
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Doug Hubbard, Jr. Hubbard recounts the 1972 discovery and retrieval of several large artifacts, including a tank and gun which are displayed at the Nimitz Museum, exhibited just as they were found, with the gun still aiming at its damaged target. Hubbard describes the process of purchasing the relics and arranging for their transportation, which depended on the support of Australian and American militaries. He also relied heavily on local villagers to provide manual labor in excavating and hauling the equipment. Although he held title to the items after purchasing the salvage rights, some natives had the impression that he was taking away their cultural property, since it had been on their land for so long. They gathered at the beach with bows and arrows just as Hubbard departed. Among the equipment Hubbard salvaged are three tanks, two Aichi D3As (Val dive bombers), and one three-inch Japanese Naval gun. In addition to his donations to the Nimitz Museum, Hubbard gave one tank to the Australian War Memorial in Canberra and another to the PNG War Museum.
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Creator:
Hubbard, Doug, Jr.,
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Oral History Interview with Douglas Fleming
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Douglas Fleming. As a college sophomore and member of the non-interventionist America First Committee, Fleming initially underestimated the significance of Pearl Harbor, primarily only concerned that it disrupted his studies. He resumed his education through the Navy V-7 program and upon completion of radar school he served briefly as an instructor before boarding the USS Henry A. Wiley (DM-29) as a CIC officer. At Iwo Jima, the crew proudly assisted with shore fire patrol and repelled a major Japanese counterattack with a continuous gun barrage at the base of Mount Suribachi. And while taking friendly fire near Okinawa, Fleming, without having the authority to do so, ordered an immediate ceasefire to nearby ships. He recounts rescuing survivors at sea, and how his cabin was bloodied while quartering the wounded. His lasting impressions of the war include the great lack of sleep and how much responsibility he had as officer of the deck.
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Creator:
Fleming, Douglas
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Oral History Interview with Douglas Fleming
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Douglas Fleming. As a college sophomore and member of the non-interventionist America First Committee, Fleming initially underestimated the significance of Pearl Harbor, primarily only concerned that it disrupted his studies. He resumed his education through the Navy V-7 program and upon completion of radar school he served briefly as an instructor before boarding the USS Henry A. Wiley (DM-29) as a CIC officer. At Iwo Jima, the crew proudly assisted with shore fire patrol and repelled a major Japanese counterattack with a continuous gun barrage at the base of Mount Suribachi. And while taking friendly fire near Okinawa, Fleming, without having the authority to do so, ordered an immediate ceasefire to nearby ships. He recounts rescuing survivors at sea, and how his cabin was bloodied while quartering the wounded. His lasting impressions of the war include the great lack of sleep and how much responsibility he had as officer of the deck.
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unknown
Creator:
Fleming, Douglas
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Oral History Interview with E. H. Mitchell
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue by E H Mitchell. In November, 1941, Mitchell received orders to the Philippines. He left with the conviction that his two-year assignment would not end before war with Japan was declared. He also assumed he would be captured because he was unaware of any relief plan for the Philippines should war occur. Upon arrival, Mitchell was assigned to the Southern Philippine command on Negros Island where he joined the 61st Philippine Army Division on 6 December. On 8 December, he assumed command of his regiment. On Christmas Day, Colonel Mitchell was order to Mindanao. There, his unit was to secure a position on the south end of the island and defend against a Japanese landing. After the Japanese landed and advanced inland, Mitchell got separated from his command and was eventually captured. Mitchel recalls several experiences as a prisoner of war on Mindanao. He was eventually moved to Manila. Sometime in early 1943, Mitchell and some other officers were transported to Formosa and remained there until they were taken to Japan in October 1944. From there, the POWs went to Korea, then into the POW camp at Mukden, China. …
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Creator:
Mitchell, E. H.
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Oral History Interview with E. H. Mitchell
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral monologue by E H Mitchell. In November, 1941, Mitchell received orders to the Philippines. He left with the conviction that his two-year assignment would not end before war with Japan was declared. He also assumed he would be captured because he was unaware of any relief plan for the Philippines should war occur. Upon arrival, Mitchell was assigned to the Southern Philippine command on Negros Island where he joined the 61st Philippine Army Division on 6 December. On 8 December, he assumed command of his regiment. On Christmas Day, Colonel Mitchell was order to Mindanao. There, his unit was to secure a position on the south end of the island and defend against a Japanese landing. After the Japanese landed and advanced inland, Mitchell got separated from his command and was eventually captured. Mitchel recalls several experiences as a prisoner of war on Mindanao. He was eventually moved to Manila. Sometime in early 1943, Mitchell and some other officers were transported to Formosa and remained there until they were taken to Japan in October 1944. From there, the POWs went to Korea, then into the POW camp at Mukden, China. …
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Creator:
Mitchell, E. H.
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Oral History Interview with E. R. Jackson
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with E R Jackson. Jackson went through the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1939. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940 at Peoria, Illinois, and completed basic training at Shepherd Field, Michigan. Jackson became an airplane mechanic. He joined the 13th Pursuit Squadron, and went to Melbourne, Australia on the SS President Coolidge (1931). He joined the 490th Bomb Squadron in Kunming, China. While in China, Jackson met Madame Chiang, wife of Chiang Kai-shek. Jackson worked as a P-40 mechanic.
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Creator:
Jackson, E. R.
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Oral History Interview with E. R. Jackson
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with E R Jackson. Jackson went through the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1939. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940 at Peoria, Illinois, and completed basic training at Shepherd Field, Michigan. Jackson became an airplane mechanic. He joined the 13th Pursuit Squadron, and went to Melbourne, Australia on the SS President Coolidge (1931). He joined the 490th Bomb Squadron in Kunming, China. While in China, Jackson met Madame Chiang, wife of Chiang Kai-shek. Jackson worked as a P-40 mechanic.
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Creator:
Jackson, E. R.
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Oral History Interview with Earl H. Selover
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Earl H. Selover. He enlisted in the Navy in June, 1934 after graduating high school in Wildwood, New Jersey. After completing boot camp in Norfolk he was assigned to the USS Idaho (BB-42) as a radioman. He recalls undergoing initiation as a Shellback after crossing the Equator during one training exercise. In 1938 he reenlisted and was transferred to the USS Maryland (BB-46). Upon completing advanced training in February 1941 he returned to the ship and was promoted to Chief Petty Officer. Selover recalls the chaos and confusion of 7 December 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. On 23 December the Maryland departed Pearl Harbor for Bremerton, Washington. In early January 1942 he was transferred to the USS Indiana (BB-58). He recalls the ship taking part in the bombardment of Kwajalein prior to the Marshall Islands landings in late January 1944. During the bombardment he recalls a collision with the USS Washington (BB-56), which almost sank the Indiana. In early October 1944 he accepted orders to the Naval Training Center in Bainbridge, Maryland, where he was when the war ended.
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Creator:
Selover, Earl H.
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Oral History Interview with Earl H. Selover
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Earl H. Selover. He enlisted in the Navy in June, 1934 after graduating high school in Wildwood, New Jersey. After completing boot camp in Norfolk he was assigned to the USS Idaho (BB-42) as a radioman. He recalls undergoing initiation as a Shellback after crossing the Equator during one training exercise. In 1938 he reenlisted and was transferred to the USS Maryland (BB-46). Upon completing advanced training in February 1941 he returned to the ship and was promoted to Chief Petty Officer. Selover recalls the chaos and confusion of 7 December 1941 when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. On 23 December the Maryland departed Pearl Harbor for Bremerton, Washington. In early January 1942 he was transferred to the USS Indiana (BB-58). He recalls the ship taking part in the bombardment of Kwajalein prior to the Marshall Islands landings in late January 1944. During the bombardment he recalls a collision with the USS Washington (BB-56), which almost sank the Indiana. In early October 1944 he accepted orders to the Naval Training Center in Bainbridge, Maryland, where he was when the war ended.
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Creator:
Selover, Earl H.
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Oral History Interview with Earl Parker
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Earl Parker. Parker joined the Army in March 1943 and received basic training at Camp Wheeler. Upon completion, he was assigned to the heavy weapons company of the 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, where he supported rifle companies as a machine gunner. He landed at Omaha Beach under heavy fire with nothing but a gas mask and a pistol. He’d lost his helmet and almost drowned on the way in. He fought every day in June and July, pushing across France and into Belgium toward the Siegfried Line. He recalls causing terrible destruction in Aachen. On 18 November he was wounded and received medical treatment at a hospital in Liège, Belgium. When the hospital was hit by a V-1 bomb, he was evacuated and sent to Wales. Fully recovered, he took a post at Eisenhower’s headquarters at Versailles as a clerk typist. He moved with the headquarters to Frankfurt and witnessed Germans arriving for the signing of the surrender. Parker returned home and was discharged in November 1945.
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Creator:
Parker, Earl
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