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11-28-07, 07:19 AM
Last modified 11/26/2007 - 10:48 pm
Originally created 112807
'These Nine' exhibit shows WWII heroes
By Shorelines
The Beaches Museum & History Center has installed a temporary photographic exhibition honoring nine Beaches-area men who gave their lives for their country during World War II.
The exhibit, called "These Nine," runs through Saturday, Jan. 12. Photographs of the men are displayed, along with information on most.
The men are Navy Lt. j.g. Richard Bull; Army 2nd Lt. John J. Ahern Jr.; Army Pfc. Ivan R. Wellington; Army Pvt. Kenjiro Yoshida; Marine Corps Cpl. Ottis O. Boxx; Marine Pvt. Asbury R. Kelly; Army Lt. John W. Deam; Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Byron Mann, a machinist's mate; and Army Staff Sgt. Robert B. David.
They came from Mayport, Palm Valley, Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach. They were pilots, paratroopers, infantrymen and Marines between the ages of 19 and 34. They ranged in rank from private to lieutenant.
Relatives or friends of the men who have information about their war service or life at the beach are asked to contact the museum at 241-5657.
Museum visitors can learn more about World War II and its impact on Jacksonville's Beaches by visiting the reading room on the second floor of the museum, Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The museum, at 380 Pablo Ave. in Jacksonville Beach, is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is an admission fee. For more information, call 241-5657, ext. 100.
Ellie
Originally created 112807
'These Nine' exhibit shows WWII heroes
By Shorelines
The Beaches Museum & History Center has installed a temporary photographic exhibition honoring nine Beaches-area men who gave their lives for their country during World War II.
The exhibit, called "These Nine," runs through Saturday, Jan. 12. Photographs of the men are displayed, along with information on most.
The men are Navy Lt. j.g. Richard Bull; Army 2nd Lt. John J. Ahern Jr.; Army Pfc. Ivan R. Wellington; Army Pvt. Kenjiro Yoshida; Marine Corps Cpl. Ottis O. Boxx; Marine Pvt. Asbury R. Kelly; Army Lt. John W. Deam; Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Byron Mann, a machinist's mate; and Army Staff Sgt. Robert B. David.
They came from Mayport, Palm Valley, Jacksonville Beach and Atlantic Beach. They were pilots, paratroopers, infantrymen and Marines between the ages of 19 and 34. They ranged in rank from private to lieutenant.
Relatives or friends of the men who have information about their war service or life at the beach are asked to contact the museum at 241-5657.
Museum visitors can learn more about World War II and its impact on Jacksonville's Beaches by visiting the reading room on the second floor of the museum, Tuesday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The museum, at 380 Pablo Ave. in Jacksonville Beach, is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is an admission fee. For more information, call 241-5657, ext. 100.
Ellie