The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Robert Lee Thomas. Thomas joined the Army in December 1944. He describes his training in intelligence and reconnaissance. Thomas was sent to the Philippines as a replacement and details going through a typhoon en route. He arrived in Manila after the city had been recaptured and was assigned to the Military Police. Thomas discusses some of the incidents he encountered during his duties including looking for a murder suspect and raiding a house of ill repute. He also served as a guard for General MacArthur in Manila and mentions how well he was fed in the kitchen during his shifts. Thomas returned to the US and was discharged in December of 1946.