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Bond, a 1942 graduate of West Virginia University, was stationed in New Guinea during World War ll.

193. United States Army Sergeant Donovan Bond of Harrison County, W. Va.

The Battle of Biak was a battle that took place during World War II in Biak, New Guinea from May 27 1944 to August 17 1944. It is famous for being the first time the Japanese allowed uncontested landings of U.S. troops so that they would run into a trap they had prepared inland. The capture of the island cost the U.S. 474 deaths and 2,428 injuries. The Japanese fought until the very end losing 6,100 men to death. The Japanese soldiers would use these caves as fortification and they would be stockpiled with enough ammunition, food, and water to last for months.

194. U.S. Army Troops Enter Cave; Biak, New Guinea

The Battle of Biak was a battle that took place during World War II in Biak, New Guinea from May 27 1944 to August 17 1944. It is famous for being the first time the Japanese allowed uncontested landings of U.S. troops so that they would run into a trap they had prepared inland. The capture of the island cost the U.S. 474 deaths and 2,428 injuries. The Japanese fought until the very end losing 6,100 men to death. The Japanese soldiers would use these caves as fortification and they would be stockpiled with enough ammunition, food, and water to last for months.

195. U.S. Soldier Enters Cave; Biak, New Guinea

196. Japanese Medics Surrendering to U.S. Troops in the Pacific

Man kissing woman on VJ Day.  The bottle in his hand indicated celebration.

197. Man Kissing Woman, San Francisco, Ca.

A man stands on a sign up a pole with a fire siren in his hand.

198. Celebrating Victory Over Japan During World War II, San Francisco, Ca.

People posing on pillar, celebrating the surrender of Japan during World War II.

199. Celebrating V-J Day, San Francisco, Ca.

Center: US Army General Jonathan M. Wainwright, Commander of Allied Forces in the Philippines at the time of their surrender to Japan in 1942.  Wainwright was a POW, held by the Japanese until his liberation in August 1945.

200. United States Army General Jonathan M. Wainwright, San Francisco, Ca.

Two boys sit on under a post while celebrating Japan's surrender to the Allied Forces during World War II.

201. Victory Over Japan Day Celebration San Francisco, Ca.

Civilians and Sailors perched the top of a trolley in San Francisco enjoying the celebration of Japan's surrender during World War II.

202. People on Trolley During V-J Day Celebration, San Francisco, Ca.

Cook, a World War II soldier, is pictured in uniform.

203. Portrait of George W. Cook of Summers County, W. Va.

Jones pictured in uniform.

204. Portrait of WWII Soldier Ralph Jones of Summers County, W. Va.

Martin pictured in military uniform.

205. Portrait of Granville Martin of Summers County, W. Va.

A group of uniformed male students walk across the entrance way of Wise Library.

206. Special Forces Training on WVU Campus During World War Two, Morgantown, W. Va.

A group of unidentified soldiers stand in formation at the station.

207. World War II Troop at Hinton Train Station, Hinton, W. Va.

School children gather paper to recycle during World War II. Behind them is the school, which is located on Fourth Avenue.Pictured in the front row, from left to right, is Doug Richmond; Dick Hackney; "Dink" Montgomery; and Wilbur "Buster" Halstead.In the back row, from left to right, is Bill Nichols; Lee Patton; Jimmy Harvey; Ronnie Keaton; Glen Patrick McCormick; Tommy Payne; and Garland Graham.

208. Paper Drive by Central Grade School Students, Hinton, W. Va.

Adkins in uniform within a military base.

209. Donnie Adkins of Summers County, W. Va. during Time as Soldier in World War II

Willey, a World War II soldier, was killed during pilot training in southwest United States.

210. Bernard Alma Willey of Summers County, W. Va.

A man speaks to the crowd gathered at the memorial on the day of the Army Day Parade. Subjects unidentified.

211. Ceremony at the World War II Memorial in Courthouse Square, Hinton, W. Va.

Billy Scott Sirk of West Virginia holds a German helmet while posing in Cherbourg, France after the Normandy Invasion.

212. Bill Scott Sirk, United States Navy, in France

Seaman First Class Billy S. Sirk served on three ships during World War II, including the SS John Gibbons, SS Casper Yost and the SS Powder River."

213. Billy S. Sirk of Preston County, W. Va., Seaman First Class, United States Navy

Technical Sergeant Kingsley Spitzer, crew member of the B-17 Flying Fortress "Situation Normal," poses for a photo during World War II. Spitzer, born in Hardy County, W. Va., was top gunner and aerial engineer on Flying Fortress "Situation Normal."

214. Technical Sergeant Kingsley Spitzer

Crew members, including Kingsley Spitzer of Hardy County, W. Va., pose in front of the Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress "Situation Normal" during World War II.Front Row (Left to Right): Navigator (Lieutenant Harry Meuntz), Bombardier (Lieutenant Richard Holmes), Co. Pilot (Lieutenant William Overstreet), Pilot (First Lieutenant Alden R. Witt), Engineer (Technical Sergeant Kingsley Spitzer).Back Row: Ball Gunner (Wendall Vergulucz), Tail Gunner (Sandy Sanchez), Radio Gunner (Technical Sergeant Roy Baughman), Right Waist 6 (Sergeant Charles Schaback), Left Waist 6 (Sergeant Everell Lewis).

215. Group Portrait of Crew Members of the B-17 Flying Fortress "Situation Normal"

Crew members of the Eighth Air Force B-17 Flying Fortress "Situation Normal" during World War II. Technical Sergeant Kingsley Spitzer of Hardy County, W. Va. is pictured on the far right.

216. Airmen Pose In Front Of B-17 Flying Fortress "Situation Normal"

The 95th Bomb Group Memorial in Horham, England surrounded by snow.The 95th airbase was converted back into farmland at the end of World War II.

217. 95th BG Memorial in Horham, England

"Memorial Wall for 8th Air Force at "Madangly" England."

218. Memorial Wall For 8th Air Force at Madingley American Cemetery In Madingley, England

"Memorial wall decorated by friends of the 8th Air Force."

219. Memorial Wall For 8th Air Force at Madingley American Cemetery In Madingley, England

A snowy scene of the 95th BG [Bomb Group] "Red Feather Club" shows a tree fallen over near one building.

220. 95th Bomb Group "Red Feather Club" in Horham, England.

Portrait of Joseph W. Parker of Fairmont, West Virginia, 2nd Lt. during World War II.

221. Joseph W. Parker

Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees), stands in his naval uniform at his home in West Virginia.

222. Marshall L. Williamson, Medic in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, at Home in West Virginia

Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees), stands in his naval uniform in a field at his home in West Virginia.

223. Marshall L. Williamson, Medic, U.S. Navy at Home in West Virginia

Marshall L. Williamson and his battalion outside of their base of operations. "This was taken in Gulfport, Miss. about 30 miles from our base. We are standing by the control tower which is located on the firing range. That's me with the red cross arm band on. I am talking to Ed Clayworth."

224. Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion at Base in Gulfport, Mississippi

Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion with their ambulance. "This is our ambulance. The first and third fellows in the back are [corpsmen]. The fellow from the right side, who is squatting down is a [corpman] also. What do you think of the road? We built it."

225. The 57th Naval Construction Battalion with their Ambulance

Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, second from the left in the front row of standing men, and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) standing on a bridge on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.Written on the back of the photograph is this message: "Honey: Can you find me in this picture? If you can't just put the edge of a piece of paper on the two arrows and you can find me. P.S. I am second from the left in the first row of men who are standing."

226. Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion on the Island of Espiritu Santo

Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion's chapel on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.On the back of the photograph there is this note: "This is our chapel which is located in our camp."

227. Chapel Used by the 57th Naval Construction Battalion in Espiritu Santo During World War II

Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, and other members of the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) at their camp on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.On the back of the photograph, a note reads: "Honey, I am the fourth from the left. -Marsh"

228. Marshall L. Williamson and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion at Camp on the Island of Espiritu Santo

Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees), stands with an islander at a chapel near his camp on the island of Espiritu Santo, within the New Hebrides.

229. Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, with an Islander at a Chapel on the Island of Espiritu Santo

Portrait of Alice E. Parker, wife of Joseph W. Parker, of Fairmont, W. Va., soldier in World War II, as she writes a letter.  A portrait of her husband is in the background.

230. Alice E. Parker, Wife of Second Lt. Joseph W. Parker

Alice E. Parker, wife of World War II soldier Joseph W. Parker, poses for a photo at a pool.

231. Alice E. Parker, Wife of Second Lt. Joseph W. Parker

Marshall L. Williamson of W. Va., U.S. Navy Medical Corps, and the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) at their camp in Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides during World War II.A note on the back of the photograph reads: "This time I am the first from the right side. The two pouches on my side are my first-aid bags.

232. U.S. Navy Medical Corps at Camp at Espiritu Santo During World War II

Island natives and their dwellings on Espiritu Santo of the New Hebrides.  Marshall L. Williamson of West Virginia, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees), was stationed on the island during World War II.

233. Dwellings of Island Natives on the Island of Espiritu Santo in New Hebrides, World War II

Marshall L. Williamson, U.S. Navy Medical Corps, assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion was stationed at a naval base in the New Hebrides during World War II. Williamson is from West Virginia.

234. Naval Base of the 57th Naval Construction Battalion in New Hebrides during World War II

Marshall L. Williamson,  from West Virginia, U.S. Navy Medical Corps., was assigned to the 57th Naval Construction Battalion (Seabees) and stationed in New Hebrides during World War II.

235. Two Soldiers Standing in a Field on the Island of Espirtu Santo of the New Hebrides during World War II

Ralph John lived with his parents just north of the West Virginia and Pennsylvania state line. He spend much of his leisure time visiting Morgantown and hunting in the West Virginia mountains. John joined the Army just before the United States entered the war and was in the second wave of the invasion of France, following D-Day June 6th, 1944.  Ralph John was killed in action near St Lo, France on August 15, 1944. He was 30 years old.

236. Ralph John of Mt. Morris, Greene County, PA

Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

237. Unidentified Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew

Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. Another battleship is visible in the background.

238. Unidentified Crew Member of U.S.S. West Virginia Crew

On the photo is a message reading, "All my love, Bill." Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia.  William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

239. U. S. Navy Sailor William Wright

Photos are from an album belonging to a crew member of the U.S.S. West Virginia. William Wright, Radio Technician 2C, was on the ship from 1944-45 and saw action at Leyte Gulf, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa.

240. Unidentified Crew Member of the U.S.S. West Virginia