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[1894 Aviation Engineer Battalion Members Using Crane to Move Equipment]

Photograph of military service members from the 1894 Aviation Engineer Battalion moving equipment using a crane. One service member is positioned in front of a tire with their back to the camera. In the distance, a group of service members stand off the to the right of the crane's arm.

Date: June 6, 1944

Item Type: Photograph

[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

Item Type: Photograph

[Important Dates in Charles Stasny's Naval Service, 1942-1945]

List of important dates in Charles Stasny's Naval service from July 9, 1942 to February 6, 1945. The list includes departure and arrival dates from various locations as well as station transfers, rate changes, and other major events.

Date: February 6, 1945

Creator: Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014

Item Type: Text

Location: -8.783195 -124.508523

[Jane Kendeigh with Injured Soldier on Flight]

Photograph of Jane Kendeigh sitting with an injured soldier on flight from Iwo Jima. The soldier is lying on the bottom of a bunk with their head wrapped in bandages. Another person is lying on the top bunk. Jane is kneeling by the bottom bunck and wearing a military uniform.

Date: March 6, 1945

Creator: United States. Navy

Item Type: Photograph

[Letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny, September 6, 1944]

Handwritten letter from Betrice Kirkland to Charles Stasny thanking him for the letter he sent her following Theodore Kirkland's, her brother, death in the war and reminisces on memories she had with him. She encloses a copy of the chaplain's letter and mentions that her brother, Theus Kirkland, will be returning to service soon either to the Islands or pilots' training in California.

Date: September 6, 1944

Creator: Kirkland, Betrice

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from C. H. Cronin to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - April 6, 1945]

Typed letter from C.H. Cronin to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated April 6, 1945. C.H. Cronin served on board the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts and he is replying to a letter from Copeland. He writes about his life and what other survivors of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts are doing. He mentions Copeland might write a book about the sinking of the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts.

Date: April 6, 1945

Creator: Cronin, C. H.

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - December 6, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the weather, drinking coffee with Tommy and the gang, updates on Lorraine's baby, and the cigarette shortage.

Date: December 6, 1944

Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - June 6, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including the excitement in town over the invasion of Normandy, the weather, and the town shunning Mr. Allen over a disagreement with one of the Benners over some gas.

Date: June 6, 1944

Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - November 6, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a weekend visit with Mother, her worry over a bombing of Saipan, Baker being sick, and her decision not to sell the car.

Date: November 6, 1944

Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - October 6, 1944

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a recent trip to Gonzales with Mr. Davis, listening to the World Series on the radio, updating Pat on what Joe has been doing, and getting coffee with Missie in Watkins.

Date: October 6, 1944

Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Catherine Davis to Joe Davis - September 6, 1944]

Letter from Catherine to her husband Joe discussing news from home, including a celebration being held for James Logan in honor of his receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor, supper with Nell and Baker, and Baby and John buying a new car.

Date: September 6, 1944

Creator: Davis, Catherine Dawe

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Edward P. Bailey - May 6, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mr. Edward P. Bailey', regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Fay Cook Bailey, recorded in the letter as 'Kay (Fay) Cook Bailey'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to uncle from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Date: May 6, 1943

Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. Bakhleder- May 6, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Bakhleder' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Luis Backleder, recorded in the letter as 'Louise Bakhleder'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Date: May 6, 1943

Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. C. Bacon - May 6, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. F. C. Bacon regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Frank Bacon, recorded in the letter as 'Frank Orville (?) Bacon (?) Daton (?), Jr.'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to mother from internee on Radio Tokyo.

Date: May 6, 1943

Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - August 6, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing going to a beer garden with his crew, getting an overnight pass to go to town with Holquin, seeing the movie "Show Business," and plans to go to the beach the next day.

Date: August 6, 1944

Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - December 6, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the missing letters he received from Catherine and Mr. Davis, Christmas presents, and a trip to the beach with his crew.

Date: December 6, 1944

Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - February 6, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing being tired from working a lot the night before, the mail service, discouraging Catherine from doing yardwork, and the heavy rain in Luling.

Date: February 6, 1945

Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - January 6, 1945]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his crew building tents, his surprise at Joyce and Gregg Wiley's marriage, his sorrow at missing the party Catherine threw, and being glad that Elaine can stay with Catherine and help clean the house.

Date: January 6, 1945

Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - July 6, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the mail service, celebrating Holquin's birthday, and playing a game of baseball.

Date: July 6, 1944

Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - June 6, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing the events of his day trip into Honolulu, including buying a house coat to gift to Catherine, not drinking because the beer joints close early, and a packed bus ride back to the barracks,

Date: June 6, 1944

Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Joe Davis to Catherine Davis - November 6, 1944]

Letter from Joe to his wife Catherine discussing his squadron's joy at receiving their Christmas presents and his promotion to Staff Sergeant.

Date: November 6, 1944

Creator: Davis, Joseph Emmett

Item Type: Letter

[Letter from Lawrence Martel to Lt. Comdr. Robert W. Copeland - March 6, 1946]

Handwritten letter from Lawrence Martel to LCDR Robert W. Copeland, dated March 6, 1946. Martel, who served under Copeland on the U.S.S. Samuel B. Roberts during the Battle off Samar, writes to inform Copeland that he was rated the Presidential Unit Citation, inquiries about getting the authorization letters sent to him, and mentions he is supposed to be discharged in 60 days. He also asks about the ribbons he is rated for and obtaining a shellback certificate.

Date: March 6, 1946

Creator: Martel, Lawrence

Item Type: Letter

[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

Item Type: Photograph

[Papuans Released]

Photograph of two Native Papuans carrying rations gifted to them by the Americans after being released from Japanese labor service by American troops.

Date: July 6, 1944

Item Type: Photograph

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