Photos WW2 US Forces

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A 100 year old, 26th Infantry Division veteran.

West Palm Beach centenarian reflects on extraordinary life of World War II heroism

West Palm Beach centenarian Franklin Simon, who celebrated his 100th birthday in June, served heroically in Europe during World War II.

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The rescue of Brigadier General Nathan Twining and his party of 14 who had been adrift in the Coral Sea for 5 days after their B-17 aircraft was forced to ditch, 1 Feb 1943. Note PBY Catalina of Patrol Squadron VP-91

 

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Flying Fortress crews are briefed in a Nissen Hut at an airfield in England in August 1942. The bomber crews, part of the USAAF 97th Bombardment Group, are currently stationed at RAF Polebrook in Northamptonshire.

 

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Flying Fortress crews are briefed in a Nissen Hut at an airfield in England in August 1942. The bomber crews, part of the USAAF 97th Bombardment Group, are currently stationed at RAF Polebrook in Northamptonshire.
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Those facial expressions graphically show they know not everybody will return from the next mission.

 

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The IJN's days are numbered!

 

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American bombing raid against a Japanese base in the Philippines. A captured Japanese officer is along to point out specific targets. The story went he wished to end the war earlier by aiding Americans. Quite a departure from the usual IJA & IJN mindset.

 

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Russell McCarthy (L) and Stanley Stochla with the 11th Armored Division sort through a pile of captured rifles in Andernach Germany - March 13, 1945

 

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US Army MP directs traffic at the Rozich Blackburn Tompkins Bridge over the River Rhine near Remagen Germany - 1945

 

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US Army MP directs traffic at the Rozich Blackburn Tompkins Bridge over the River Rhine near Remagen Germany - 1945

 

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Captain Thomas Garahan of the 100th Infantry Division raises the Stars & Stripes after Bitche, France was liberated - March 16, 1945

Captain Garahan was with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, the US flag was made secretly by a local French girl during the German occupation.

Thomas Hugh Garahan was born on March 21, 1916 in Brooklyn, New York. He was awarded the Bronze Star, the Silver Star, and the Purple Heart for his WW2 service.

Thomas was marred to Catherine Slavin, they had seven children. He passed away at the age of 72 on September 23, 1988, Catherine passed away at the age of 78 on March 10, 1995.
They are buried together at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Ithaca, New York.

 

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THE BATTLE OF IWO JIMA (19 February – 26 March 1945)
Going in to Iwo Jima aboard a Coast Guard-manned invasion transport, battle-seasoned Marines snatch their last slumber before they rush the thundering, fire swept beaches of Futatsune under Mount Suribachi, one sprawls on a coil of line; his comrades curl up on trunks.