Okinawa Typhoon Left Heavy Damage and Relocation
A letter from Lt. Jones on Okinawa describes a brutal October typhoon that shredded tents hangars and facilities. He mentions relocation of B 39 crew to Tinian and the island losing most belongings while supplies arrive by air from Saipan and Guam. He asks for camera film and notes mail delays.
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Jones
Sease Ee
Okinawa
Tinian
Dad
Island Command
Wien
Navy
Saipan
Guam
States
Travel Plans Mentioned for Mrs Towne’s Sister Visit
Fragmentary note describes calling Mrs Towne’s sister, visiting St Pauls, Windsor Castle, and Edinburgh Scotland. It mentions staying at an American Red Cross slab and planning to proceed the next day.
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American Red Cross
Church Services Assemble for Worship in Various Congregations
Readable fragments show multiple church notices with service times. Assemblies include Assembly of God with worship at 11 a.m. Evangelical events listed as 7:98 a.m. Wednesday Bible study Friday prayer services at 7:30. St Marks Mission lists rector Robert II and evening services on the first and third Sundays at 8:30 p.m. Presbyterian Church notes Rev Jak Wiley. Lutheran Church mentions George A.
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Assembly OF God
Walter and
Mupive Smith
Lerning
Evangelician Eee
ST. Mark's
Mission Robert II
Letters From Korea Base Describe Jungle Life and War Observations
Mrs. Julia Barkley, grandmother of T-5 Jack Eads, reports his transfer from the 711 Tank Battalion to the 18th Engineers on a Korean island. He describes cold, wet weather, Koreans welcoming liberation, guard duties against raids, and improvised combat with billy clubs. He notes curious street fighting details and war weariness among both sides.
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Julia Barkley
Jack Eads
Korea
Keresa
Manchuria
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Sesser
Steed
Pestetfics
Presbyterian Church
Meer Dace Pelagy
Jak Wiley
Med
Roper
M Point
Ovide Point
Oresse
IE Ae
Crete
All Reef
Otta Atis
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