This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Sandies field critique and Marine leave visit noted
Butler Field is described as worn and unsafe and in need of postwar civic projects. Pfc. Cecil Franks of the First Marine Division visits his Amarillo parents on 25 months overseas. He shares Pacific campaigns and wartime souvenirs including a Japanese flag and captured items. He plans to report to Jacksonville after a 30 day leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandstorm
Butler
Sandies
Postwar Planning Board
First Marine Division
Pfc
Cecil Franks
A. Franks
Georgia
Franks
Guadalcanal
Cape Gloucester
Peleliu
Palau
Hawaii
Pacific
Farrington
Fort Worth
Cow Town
Amarillo
Butler Field