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[Richard L. Cormier oral history interview (Part 1 of 3)]
In this three-part oral history, fighter ace Richard L. “Zeke” Cormier is interviewed by Eugene A. Valencia about his military service with the United States Navy. In part one, Cormier describes his experiences as a carrier-based pilot during World…

[Prisoners of war after release from Santo Tomas Internment Camp]
Photograph of two emaciated prisoners of war after their release from the Santo Tomas Internment Camp, Manila, Philippines, circa 1945. Inscription: "The day after release from Santo Thomas [Tomas] prison."

[Paul E. Drury oral history interview]
Fighter ace Paul E. Drury discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. He focuses in particular on his experiences during the Battle of Leyte Gulf on October 24, 1944. A member of Fighting Squadron 27 (VF-27)…

[Men near sign in Philippines]
Photograph of a group of men gathered near a sign in Indanan, Sulu, Philippines, circa 1942-1945. The sign reads: "3rd Sulu Co. Indanan. P.C."

[Manila Hotel]
Photograph of the exterior of the Manila Hotel, Philippines, circa 1941. Inscription on verso: "Manila Hotel, P.I. Before the Japanese invasion in 1941. Item from the Lee Embree photograph album, circa 1920s-1970s. Album contains one hundred forty…

[Louis E. Curdes oral history interview]
Fighter ace Louis E. Curdes is interviewed by historian Douglas E. Clanin about his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. Curdes describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time with the…

[Letter to Captain Lewis P. Bowers from Montano C., July 9, 1945]
Letter to Captain Lewis P. Bowers from Montano C[illegible], July 9, 1945. Sends personal news about his studies at St. Paul College (Philippines), asks about Bowers' health and family, and requests help in purchasing school supplies. Three…

[John R. Strane oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Strane discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions discussed…

[John R. Strane oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John R. Strane discusses his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Pacific Theater…

[John E. Purdy oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)]
In this two-part oral history, fighter ace John E. Purdy discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and the combat missions…
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