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This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccalo's narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The soldiers are not identified, however they were probably in Piccalo's outfit, 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 83rd Infantry.

85. American Soldiers and Bomb-Damaged Wind Mill in Holland During World War II

IDNO:
038833
Title:
American Soldiers and Bomb-Damaged Wind Mill in Holland During World War II
Date:
1944
Description:
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccalo's narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The soldiers are not identified, however they were probably in Piccalo's outfit, 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 83rd Infantry.
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccalo's narrative documenting his military experience during World War II. The soldiers are not identified, however they could possibly be in Piccalo's outfit, the 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 83rd Infantry.

86. American Soldiers Pose with Tank in Northern Europe During World War II

IDNO:
038834
Title:
American Soldiers Pose with Tank in Northern Europe During World War II
Date:
1944-1945
Description:
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccalo's narrative documenting his military experience during World War II. The soldiers are not identified, however they could possibly be in Piccalo's outfit, the 17th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 83rd Infantry.
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccola's narrative documenting his military experience during World War II.

87. Bomb Damaged Town in Northern Europe During World War II

IDNO:
038837
Title:
Bomb Damaged Town in Northern Europe During World War II
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccola's narrative documenting his military experience during World War II.
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccalo's narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. Note the only structure left standing are the stairs. The wall of bricks were probably stacked after the bombing.

88. Bomb Leveled Area in Northern Europe During World War II

IDNO:
038838
Title:
Bomb Leveled Area in Northern Europe During World War II
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Louis Piccalo's narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. Note the only structure left standing are the stairs. The wall of bricks were probably stacked after the bombing.
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Stanley Stevens' narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The USS Princeton on the left, suffered heavy casualties when attacked by a Japanese Dive Bomber. The USS Birmingham on the right, came along side to help fight the fires. Some time after this photograph was taken the Princeton's bomb storage compartment exploded, killing 200 men on the Birmingham.

89. Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton on Fire After Japanese Attack, Leyte Gulf, Philippines

IDNO:
038842
Title:
Aircraft Carrier USS Princeton on Fire After Japanese Attack, Leyte Gulf, Philippines
Date:
1944/10/24
Description:
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student, Stanley Stevens' narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. The USS Princeton on the left, suffered heavy casualties when attacked by a Japanese Dive Bomber. The USS Birmingham on the right, came along side to help fight the fires. Some time after this photograph was taken the Princeton's bomb storage compartment exploded, killing 200 men on the Birmingham.
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student Stanley Stevens' narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. After the USS Princeton took a direct hit from a Japanese Bomber, the USS Birmingham can along side to help fight the fires. The Princeton's bomb magazine blew up killing 200 men on the Birmingham.

90. Magazine Blows Up on USS Princeton While USS Birmingham is Along Side . Leyte Gulf, Philippines

IDNO:
038843
Title:
Magazine Blows Up on USS Princeton While USS Birmingham is Along Side . Leyte Gulf, Philippines
Date:
1944/10/24
Description:
This photograph was included in West Virginia University student Stanley Stevens' narrative documenting his military experiences during World War II. After the USS Princeton took a direct hit from a Japanese Bomber, the USS Birmingham can along side to help fight the fires. The Princeton's bomb magazine blew up killing 200 men on the Birmingham.
Note the ships off the coast, on the horizon.

91. World War II United States Military Encampment at Okinawa, Japan

IDNO:
038877
Title:
World War II United States Military Encampment at Okinawa, Japan
Date:
1945
Description:
Note the ships off the coast, on the horizon.
Post World War II rodeo, the first held in the far east, included an air show, a parade of horses, bands, floats and carriages. The entertainment was provided by the United States Military.

92. International Allied Armistice Day Rodeo, Meiji Stadium, Tokyo, Occupied Japan

IDNO:
038880
Title:
International Allied Armistice Day Rodeo, Meiji Stadium, Tokyo, Occupied Japan
Date:
1945 / Fall
Description:
Post World War II rodeo, the first held in the far east, included an air show, a parade of horses, bands, floats and carriages. The entertainment was provided by the United States Military.
Post World War II rodeo, the first held in the far east. The photograph shows a white horse with "cowboy" rider. The horse is identified on the back as "Togo's horse". It could possibly be Hideki Tojo's horse, the Japanese Minister of War, who owned and rode a beautiful white horse.

93. International Allied Armistice Day Rodeo, Meiji Staduim, Tokyo, Occupied Japan

IDNO:
038881
Title:
International Allied Armistice Day Rodeo, Meiji Staduim, Tokyo, Occupied Japan
Date:
1945 / Fall
Description:
Post World War II rodeo, the first held in the far east. The photograph shows a white horse with "cowboy" rider. The horse is identified on the back as "Togo's horse". It could possibly be Hideki Tojo's horse, the Japanese Minister of War, who owned and rode a beautiful white horse.
Ernie Pyle was an "embedded" reporter who wrote from the trenches, during world War II. His columns were popular because he focused on the GIs fighting the war. He was killed by Japanese machine gun fire on the island of Ie Shima, Okinawa. The inscription on the memorial reads, " At This Spot The 77th Division Lost A Buddy, Ernie Pyle, 18 April 1945".

94. Memorial for World War II Correspondent Ernie Pyle, Ie Shima Island, Okinawa, Japan

IDNO:
038884
Title:
Memorial for World War II Correspondent Ernie Pyle, Ie Shima Island, Okinawa, Japan
Date:
1945
Description:
Ernie Pyle was an "embedded" reporter who wrote from the trenches, during world War II. His columns were popular because he focused on the GIs fighting the war. He was killed by Japanese machine gun fire on the island of Ie Shima, Okinawa. The inscription on the memorial reads, " At This Spot The 77th Division Lost A Buddy, Ernie Pyle, 18 April 1945".
Cecil Teets' outfit, U. S. Army Air Force. Men in the photograph are not identified.

95. 443rd Fighter Squadron in Pacific Theater During World War II

IDNO:
038885
Title:
443rd Fighter Squadron in Pacific Theater During World War II
Date:
ca. 1945
Description:
Cecil Teets' outfit, U. S. Army Air Force. Men in the photograph are not identified.
The unidentified men shown here relaxing, were part of Cecil Teets' outfit which served in the Pacific Theater.

96. Men in 443rd Fighter Squadron, United States Army Air Force During World War II

IDNO:
038886
Title:
Men in 443rd Fighter Squadron, United States Army Air Force During World War II
Date:
ca. 1944
Description:
The unidentified men shown here relaxing, were part of Cecil Teets' outfit which served in the Pacific Theater.