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Lieutenant Colonel Frank Kurtz recalls the Java campaign after the Philippines. He and eight men died fleeing from a demolished Old 99 while the squadron fought to hold Java, with gun crews improvising nose guns and loyal Dutch townsfolk providing foxholes. The narrative follows life in Java’s hotel hubs, wartime tension, a night-time assault, and the uncertain fate of Frank. The piece ends with plans for continued resistance and speculation on future carriers to reinforce Java.
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Frank Kurtz
Philippines
Australia
Java
Macassar Strait
Sergt. Boone
Silva
Madiun
Madiun Field
Frank
Patrol Wing 10
Navy
Hollywood
John Robertson
Surabaya
John
Malang
Jacquet
Margo
America
Florida
Cliff Jensen
Air Corps
March
Albuquerque
Morrison Field
Cliff
Truesdell
California
Clif
Florida Sands
Formosa
Timor