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Okinawa Battle News Details and Troop Movements
Reports from Okinawa describe Japanese forces hiding on the island amid ongoing fighting. American advances include sinking a large transport and a cruiser while Lt. Gen. Jeno R. Hodge confirms Japanese strength at landfall minimal. Individual notes mention servicemen on leave and honors earned, including Private William S. Anderson receiving the Presidential Unit Citation for bravery near Kobleng, plus routine postings and family updates.
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Kobleng
Watervliet High School
Anderson
Army
Fort Dix
NX. J
Fort Beating
Georgia