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08-26-12, 08:17 AM
Thread: World war two memories
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World war two memories
From joining the Marines, through Boot Camp, New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, Efate, Espirto Santo, Bougainville (invasion), Emirau (invasion), Guam (invasion), Okinawa (invasion), Japan (occupation),...
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08-25-12, 07:36 AM
Thread: Pearl harbor to tokyo bay
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Pearl harbor to tokyo bay
What provided America with the margin of victory? Japan's early sweeping victories in the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, the Dutch East Indies, Burma and China, and the capture of Wake and Guam,...
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08-22-12, 10:32 AM
Thread: Guam liberators
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08-22-12, 10:27 AM
Thread: Guam liberators
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Guam liberators
We got aboard the U.S. ATS Pennat August 28, 1944. The first night out a lot of us slept topside in the cool. The next morning the shoes of Milton Bankhead from Oakland, California were found.
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08-19-12, 01:32 PM
Thread: Japan surrenderes august 14, 1945
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m14ed, I'm sure the Japanese were glad the war...
m14ed, I'm sure the Japanese were glad the war was over also. They were friendly and willing to help anyway they could. I got aquainted with a very nice Japanese man, Y. Masuda, he invited and...
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08-19-12, 07:50 AM
Thread: Japan surrenderes august 14, 1945
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In three days we were close to Japan, but we...
In three days we were close to Japan, but we sailed back and forth just out of the harbor. We anchored in the bay for two days then landed the morning of the 31st. It seemed funny to be in Japan...
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08-14-12, 01:19 PM
Thread: Japan surrenderes august 14, 1945
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Thank you Rhode Island...we need more states like...
Thank you Rhode Island...we need more states like that.
Our paper (KC Star) this morning didn't even mention V-J Day, maybe tomorrow.
And thank YOU Rocky for your service to our great country.
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08-14-12, 05:31 AM
Thread: Japan surrenderes august 14, 1945
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Japan surrenderes august 14, 1945
Japan Surrendered August 14, 1945 Ending WWII.
From Guam we got aboard ship The U.S.S. Grimes and headed for Japan. The ship's horns or whistles were blowing in celebration. A GREAT day!
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08-09-12, 05:24 PM
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08-09-12, 06:12 AM
Thread: For Sale/Trade
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WWII book, written from diary entries, letters...
WWII book, written from diary entries, letters home, my memories. About Marine buddies, friends back home, family, girl friend, daily duties, four invasions and the Occupation of Japan.
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08-03-12, 11:48 AM
Thread: August 1944
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August 1944
from letter written:
I guess you know by now that I am participating in the action on Guam. I'm feeling as good as could be expected. I'm pretty well worn out and tired. I'm getting a little... -
08-01-12, 09:44 AM
Thread: Old Marine New to Site
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Welcome Aboard Mike Enjoy your stay! Gung...
Welcome Aboard Mike
Enjoy your stay!
Gung Ho,
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07-27-12, 10:35 AM
Thread: After the battle
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After the battle
After the Piva Trail Road Block Battle.
Bougainville 1943.
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07-22-12, 05:15 PM
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The Meaning of the 6th Marine Division Insignia
22628The word MELANESIA Is a collective name for the islands in the Pacific Ocean northeast of Australia. It was selected to commemorate the fighting in the Solomons of the Raider Battalions, which...
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07-16-12, 08:31 AM
Thread: Oh me!
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Oh me!
A page in a new book I will be working on:
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07-13-12, 02:58 PM
Thread: On the Piva Trail
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November 1st we made the beachhead at Empress...
November 1st we made the beachhead at Empress Augusta Bay, Bougainville. We hit the beach at 7a.m. The next day we pushed in 500 more yards. We held the beachhead the next four day, then went to...
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07-13-12, 02:53 PM
Thread: On the Piva Trail
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On the Piva Trail
On the Piva Trail November 1943.
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07-12-12, 01:05 PM
Thread: from "THE RAIDER PATCH"
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from "THE RAIDER PATCH"
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07-11-12, 11:52 AM
Thread: For Sale/Trade
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"My Three Years in the Marine Corps" Order...
"My Three Years in the Marine Corps"
Order today:
$15.00 each, 2 for $25.00, 3 for $35.00...personally autographed.
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07-08-12, 03:00 AM
Thread: My son has joined the Marines!
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Mail call already...Congratulations to your son...
Mail call already...Congratulations to your son SFChimes.
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07-07-12, 02:37 PM
Thread: Angels on Earth
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Angels on Earth
"May God grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, a sheltering Angel so nothing can harm you.
Laughter to cheer you.
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07-07-12, 02:27 PM
Thread: Be careful what you ask for....
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Angels on Earth: May God grant you always......
Angels on Earth:
May God grant you always...
A sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you
a sheltering, Angel so nothing can harm you.
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07-07-12, 01:42 PM
Thread: My son has joined the Marines!
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Congratulations SFCHimes to you and your...
Congratulations SFCHimes to you and your son...thank you both for your service to our country.
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07-05-12, 03:11 PM
Thread: General Al Gray & me
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Since I couldn't edit the picture after five...
Since I couldn't edit the picture after five minutes...I'm the one sitting down with the General's hand on my shoulder.
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07-05-12, 03:01 PM
Thread: General Al Gray & me
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General Al Gray & me
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General Gray -Ray Merrell
At Quantico's Raider Hall, during the Marine Raider's 2009 Reunion.
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