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[Richard L. Cormier oral history interview (Part 1 of 3)] (Item)

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 War II, including his assignments with Composite Squadron 1 (VC-1) in the North Atlantic and with Fighting Squadron 80 (VF-80) in the Pacific Theater.…

[Albert C. Slack oral history interview (Part 2 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Albert C. Slack 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 in the previous interview. Special focus on his participation in the Battle of the Philippine Sea on June 19, 1944 and on an attack against a…

[Alexander Vraciu oral history interview (Part 1 of 2)] (Item)

In this two-part oral history, fighter ace Alexander Vraciu is interviewed about his military service with the United States Navy during World War II. In part one, he describes his wartime experiences as a naval aviator, including his time with Fighting Squadron 3/6 (VF-3/VF-6) and other units in the Pacific Theater. Topics discussed include his personal background, his tours of duty aboard the…

Essex claims title of Navy's fightingest ship--Aces abound [clipping] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Essex claims title of Navy's fightingest ship--Aces abound," from The Honolulu Advertiser, December 3, 1944.Part of a disassembled album containing materials related to Paul J. Madden's service with the U.S. Navy during World War II, circa 1940-1995.

[V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from Lieutenant Gwin L. Walker, circa 1940s] (Item)

V-mail letter to Clara Stewart from Lieutenant Gwin L. Walker, circa 1940s. Contains a holiday greeting and an illustration of Santa Claus riding a sled labeled "Torpedo-3." One page. Stamped on verso: "Received in San Francisco prior to 1 December and held for appropriate Christmas delivery." Part of a disassembled scrapbook containing World War II and post-war materials, circa 1943-1956.

[Servicemen with volleyball] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of U.S. Navy servicemen with a volleyball, Guam, circa 1945.

[Servicemen of Structures Division] (Item)

Photographic group portrait of U.S. Navy servicemen of the Structures Division, Guam, circa 1944.

[American military cemetery near Asan, Guam] (Item)

Photographic negative of an American military cemetery near Asan, Guam, circa 1944-1950.

[Servicemen and children riding in ox cart] (Item)

Photographic negative of U.S. Navy servicemen and children riding in an ox cart, Guam, November 1944. Military vehicles are visible on the road behind them.

[Elmer A. Ball seated on M1888 coastal artillery gun] (Item)

Photographic negative of U.S. Navy serviceman Elmer A. Ball seated on an M1888 coastal artillery gun, Tumon Beach, Guam, circa November 1944.

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