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[Gunnery Sergeant Douglas William Bogue being sworn in] (Item)

Photograph of Gunnery Sergeant Douglas William Bogue, a former prisoner of war, being sworn in during the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, War Ministry Building, Tokyo, Japan, January 14, 1947. Caption on verso: "FEC-47-70177. 14 Jan 47. Marine war crimes witness: Two years a prisoner of the Japanese on Palawan in the Philippines, Marine Gunnery Sgt. Douglas W. Bouge [Bogue]. of…

[Gunnery Sergeant Douglas William Bogue seated in witness box] (Item)

Photograph of Gunnery Sergeant Douglas William Bogue, a former prisoner of war, seated in the witness box during the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, War Ministry Building, Tokyo, Japan, January 15, 1947. Caption on verso: "FEC-47-70257. 15 Jan 47. Former prisoner of war testifies at IMTFE in Tokyo: Gunnery Sgt. Douglas William Borgue [Bogue] U.S.M.C., from Los Angeles, Calif.,…

[Robert Wade oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Robert Wade discusses his military service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Pacific Theater with Marine Fighting Squadron 323 (VMF-323). He also touches briefly on his service during the Korean War. Topics discussed include his service and training history, his participation in…

[Michael R. Yunck oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, Michael R. Yunck is interviewed about his military service with the United States Marine Corps. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a pilot during World War II, including his time with Marine Observation Squadron 251 (VMO-251) and Marine Fighting Squadron 112 (VMF-112) in Guadalcanal and with Marine Fighting Squadron 311 (VMF-311) in Okinawa. Topics…

[Daniel R. Rehm, Charles M. Mallory, Paul J. Fontana, Marion E. Carl, Robert C. Coats, Donald E. Runyon, and George Blair oral history interviews] (Item)

This recording contains one-on-one interviews with Naval Aviators Daniel R. Rehm, Charles M. Mallory, Paul J. Fontana, Marion E. Carl, Robert C. Coats, Donald E. Runyon, and George Blair. Rehm, Mallory, Carl, Coats, and Runyon briefly describe their military careers and recall notable combat missions from their service during World War II. Blair shares a few details about an aerial victory he…

Raising the flag on Iwo Jima (Item)

Photograph (reproduction) of "Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima" by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal, circa 1945. Caption: "The photograph reproduced above is probably the most dramatic picture to come out of the Pacific war. It shows a daring quartet of U.S. Marines of the 28th regiment hoisting the Stars and Stripes atop Suribachi, Iwo Jima's volcanic fort, after a terrific struggle to…

[William Farrell oral history interview (Part 2 of 5)] (Item)

In this five-part oral history, fighter ace William Farrell discusses his 30+ years of service with the United States Marine Corps. In part two, he provides clarifying details regarding his wartime experiences and some of the combat missions discussed in the previous interview. Special focus on his World War II service with Marine Fighting Squadron 312 (VMF-312) and on a combat mission in May 1945…

[Delno Carlton oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter pilot Delno “Del” Carlton is interviewed about his military service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. The interview focuses specifically on an incident in 1944 or 1945, when VM(N)F-542 (Marine Night Fighter Squadron 542) deployed from the USS Sitkoh Bay (CVE-86) to Yontan Airfield, Okinawa, Japan. Due to navigational errors, Carlton’s flight of Grumman F6F Hellcats…

[Robert Baird oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Robert Baird discusses his military service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a night fighter pilot and his time in Okinawa with Marine Night Fighter Squadron 533 (VMF(N)-533). Special focus on a combat mission on June 9, 1945 in which he scored his first aerial victory.

[Charles W. Drake oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Charles W. Drake discusses his military service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in the Pacific Theater with Marine Fighting Squadron 323 (VMF-323). Special focus on a combat mission on June 3, 1945 in which Drake scored several aerial victories and received the Navy Cross for his…

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