Annotated transcription of the diary of Herman Knight Beaber documenting his years as a missionary in the Philippines and his internment in Los Banos as an Enemy Alien, a civilian prisoner of the Japanese.

Text outlining major events in the Pacific Theater throughout World War II, organized by date. It also includes text for the Instrument of Surrender, appendices containing military and war data, a bibliography, and list of related Web sites.

During World War II, the Japanese earned the reputation for cruelty toward their prisoners which surpassed the treatment accorded to POWs held by Germany and Italy. The conduct exhibited by the Japanese soldier was the result of a combination of ancient social and religious traditions made manifest by twentieth century documents. Through constant inculcation of ancient myths nurtured by a national religion, the Japanese believed that their holy mission was world domination. Believing themselves to be of divine origin, they treated all other races as inferior; therefore, the POWs suffered cruelties as sub-humans. The Japanese inflicted punishment and torture in the name of their emperor, believing that they did so through divine instruction. This study reveals how they arrived at this conviction.

Letter written on "Recreation Hall" letterhead from Camp Wolters by Harold Langrill to his wife, telling her how happy he is that they have now been married two years. Then hedescribes the night training exercises that they have just done and all of the activities the next day. He also talks about finances, a letter of reference, and asks her to send a photograph of herself.

Letter written by Harold Langrill on Camp Wolters "Recreation Hall" letterhead to his wife, telling her that he expects to make it into the Air Corps, now that he has passed his blood pressure test. He also tells her about some of the training activities and thanks her for sending nuts, that he and some of his fellow trainees shared.

Brief letter on Camp Wolters letterhead from Harold Langrill to his wife telling her that he has been made acting corporal of his group and that he will write her again later.

Letter on Camp Wolters letterhead from Harold Langrill to his wife telling her about his army infantry training in Texas. He also mentions that he will try to call her and that she should thank Alice for offering to send him a radio.

Letter from Harold Langrill to his wife describing the daily army training activities and how many of the other trainees have passed out from exhaustion or from all of the vaccines that they have received. He also discusses finances and medication that he received for bed bug bites and a cold. It is written on Camp Wolters stationery that has a large color image of a lake and trees at the top of the first page and small text at the bottom about the Camp.

Letter from Harold Langrill to his wife describing army training at Camp Wolters and passing a rifle inspection. He also tells her about their Southern Baptist chaplain and that he likes his barracks-mates.

Certificate issued by the state of Texas recognizing the loss of Charles Frazier during his service in World War II.

Certificate issued by the President of the United States -- signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt -- recognizing the loss of Corporal Charles Frazier (A. S. No. 38095183) during his service in World War II.

Certificate awarding a posthumous Purple Heart to Corporal Charles Frazier (A. S. No. 38095183) for wounds received January 13, 1945 during World War II. It is signed by the United States Adjutant General and Secretary of War.

Directory of the men and women from Cooke County, Texas who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. Each person's entry contains their photo, a short biography, and where they served.