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Pyle Wrote Life Story in Blood With GI's He Loved, Says Closest Friend Who Encouraged His Career

Description: Newspaper article about the death and legacy of Ernie Pyle, a war correspondent who was recently killed in the war. Included is a cartoon depicting a typewriter next to a helmet with initials "E.P." and a caption that reads "'Brave Man:' Bill Mauldin, the soldiers' favorite artist, has drawn a cartoon in memory of Ernie Pyle, the soldier's favorite correspondent."
Date: April 23, 1945
Creator: Miller, Lee
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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[Yamamoto Mission Retrospective Academic Panel, Part 1]

Description: A recording of the Yamamoto Mission Retrospective Symposium academic panel, including Dr. Dean Allard as the moderator and panel speakers including Dr. Joseph Dawson III, Dr. Roger Beaumont, Capt. Roger Pineau, Dr. Paul Woodruff, and Dr. Manuel Davenport. The five speakers discuss the historical context to attacks upon senior military leaders, the planning of the Yamamoto mission, and the ethical issues involved in signalling out for attack.
Date: 1988-04-16/1988-04-17
Duration: 56 minutes 16 seconds
Creator: National Museum of the Pacific War
Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

The History of Destroyers Built in Orange, Texas During W. W. II

Description: This book discusses the naval base in Orange, Texas and shipbuilding activities, particularly focusing on World War II. It includes reprints of relevant newspaper articles, histories of action for ships built at the facility, articles on historical relevance and commemorative events, and information from other documentation.
Date: October 2002
Creator: Orange County Historical Society (Tex.)
Partner: Orange County Historical Society

[At Swimming Pool]

Description: Photograph of three men at a swimming pool in Luzon in the Philippines. One man stands to the right of the pool, another prepares to jump off a diving platform, and the third sits on the railing at the very top of the platform. A slide is also attached to the diving platform.
Date: July 15, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Church in Lucena]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of a Catholic Church in Lucena in the Philippines. There are several vehicles parked in front of the church, and men stand by a truck on the road.
Date: 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

The First Three Tanks into Manila

Description: Photograph of the first three American tanks that invaded Manila during World War II and their crews. On the far left is "Yankee" with Private First Class Don Malmfeldt, Sergeant Lawrence, Corporal Bernardo, and Private First Class Ladato. In the middle is "Battle Basic," which was the first to break down the walls of the Santo Tomas prison camp. Its commander is Captain Jesse Walters, but the rest of its crew is unidentified. The tank to the right, "Old Miss," is commanded by Lieutenant Robert… more
Date: [1944..1945]
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Football Game]

Description: Photograph of an Army vs. Navy football game played on the Fourth of July in Manila. The players are visible on the field, and the stands around the field are completely filled with spectators.
Date: July 4, 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Four Soldiers and their Tank called "Grim Reaper"]

Description: Photograph of four men wearing khaki U.S. Army uniforms and standing in front of a tank called "Grim Reaper." The tank has a white star painted on the side of its turret. The crew is identified as Donald "Moe" Mercier, Bill Henley, Clyde Cooke, and Bruce Alexander. Other men can be seen near a tent and a truck in the background to the right.
Date: December 1944
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Gilbert Going up Gangway]

Description: Photograph of a soldier identified as Gilbert walking up the gangway of the ship USAT Etolin, bound from Yokohama, Japan to the United States. Other soldiers stand around in the background.
Date: October 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Gutted Buildings]

Description: Photograph of buildings in Manila partially destroyed and gutted during World War II. The Pasig River is visible in the foreground, and there's half of a bridge at each bank.
Date: 1945
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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