[Three Merchant Marines in barracks building at Shamshuipo internment camp]

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Identifier1991-07-17-A_image_059Parts1991-07-17-A_image_059_011991-07-17-A_image_059_02SourceThe William Orthman World War II Collection (1991-07-17-A), Box 1, Folder 4CreatorUnited States. Army Air ForcesDescriptionPhotograph of three Merchant Marines in a barracks building at the Shamshuipo internment camp, Kowloon, China, circa 1940s. The photo was taken shortly after the camp was liberated by American forces. The caption on verso identifies the men as (from left to right) John R. Maulonis, P. S. Huston, and A. L. Blaich, all formerly crewman of the steamship Admiral Y. S. Williams prior to their capture in Hong Kong Harbor.

Typed on verso: "Hqs. Tenth Air Force, China Theater -- Three members of the Merchant Marine as they appeared when an American relief mission entered the Shamshuipo Prisoner of War Camp at Kowloon, China. All three were crewmen of the 'Admiral Y S Williams' caught in Hong Kong harbor at the outbreak of the war. Left to right are: John R. Maulonis, boatswain, [address in San Francisco, California]; P. S. Huston, fireman, [address in San Pedro, California]; and A. L. Blaich, wiper, [address in Oakland, California]. (Tenth Air Force Photo)."

Stamped on verso: "Passed for Publication. U.S. Army Press Censor. Emanuel Goldberg, [blank] Date. 61302. China Theater."Creation Datecirca 1940sSubjectWorld War, 1939-1945Shamshuipo (Concentration camp)United States Merchant MarinesPrisoners of warPrisoner-of-war campsPlaceKowloon (China)ChinaOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe William Orthman World War II Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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