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Houston E Fletcher

World War II · US Army

United States of America
Ryoji Tomita, 1946 (157166) - Page 9Japanese officer who ordered the death of the POW's on Palawan Island known
Palawan Memorial.JPGAdded by: AZpatCHouston was one of the men massacred by the Japanese here at Palawan.
CAPITAL OF PALAWAN--Puerto Princesa, provincial capital of Palawan, was but a shell of a city when the American troops landed. At right center, is the American prisoner of war camp, scene of a Japanese atrocity in which approximately 140 Americans - Page 1Aerial photo showing POW camp where the Palawan Massacre took place; Housto
FUNERAL PYRE--This was an air raid shelter which the Japanese permitted American prisoners of war to construct for their own use. A few weeks before our forces invaded Palawan, the Japs sounded a fake alert and then after the prisoners had taken - Page 1Houston was one of the soldiers who lost his life here at these barracks.
Oblique of Puerto Princesa airdrome, Palawan Island, P.I. showing bombs walking neatly down runway during 28 Oct. 1944 attack by FEAF. Among 23 destroyed and 10-15 damaged are (1) Bettys and (2) unidentified S/E aircraft. - Page 1Houston is one of those who lost his life in the Palawan Massacre.
Bomb damaged Cathedral in Puerto Princessa, Palawan Island, Philippine Islands. - Page 2Bomb damaged Cathedral in Puerto Princessa, Palawan Island, Philippine Islands. - Page 2
Church at Palawan, P.I., 15 July 1945. - Page 1Church at Palawan, P.I., 15 July 1945. - Page 1
This twin-engine Japanese fighter plane of the "Nick" class was found wrecked on Palawan when the U.S. troops invaded the island. Technicians of the 13th AAF service squadron made it fit to fly by salvaging parts from other aircraft damaged by the - Page 1This twin-engine Japanese fighter plane of the "Nick" class was found wrecked on Palawan when the U.S. troops invaded the island. Technicians of the 13th AAF service squadron made it fit to fly by salvaging parts from other aircraft damaged by the - Page 1
Head-on view of Jap fighter-bomber muzzle of cannon and three-bladed props. Palawan Island, P.I. - Page 1Head-on view of Jap fighter-bomber muzzle of cannon and three-bladed props. Palawan Island, P.I. - Page 1
Rear view of Nick with Jap camouflage. Parts necessary for renovation were made by hand. Palawan Is., P.I. - Page 1Plane found on Palawan where Houston was one of 140 who lost their lives in
Captured almost intact on Palawan, this Jap Nick was readied for tests by our pilots. Philippine Islands. - Page 1Captured almost intact on Palawan, this Jap Nick was readied for tests by our pilots. Philippine Islands. - Page 1
Japanese "Nick" captured by our forces, shown at Clark Field as it was being put into flying condition by Technical Air Intelligence Unit, SWPA. 1945. Luzon, Philippine Islands. - Page 1Japanese "Nick" captured by our forces, shown at Clark Field as it was being put into flying condition by Technical Air Intelligence Unit, SWPA. 1945. Luzon, Philippine Islands. - Page 1
Consolidated B-24 'The Super Chief'. Palawan, P.I. 29 July 1945. - Page 1Consolidated B-24 'The Super Chief'. Palawan, P.I. 29 July 1945. - Page 1
Consolidated B-24 "Glamouras." Palawan, Phillipine Islands. 29 July 1945. - Page 1On of our planes from the mission in 1945 on Palawan Island where Houston a
Ruins at Puerto Princessa, Palawan, Philippine Islands. 21 October 1945. - Page 2Ruins at Puerto Princessa, Palawan, Philippine Islands. 21 October 1945. - Page 2
Bomb damaged buildings at Palawan, Philippine Islands. 17 July 1945. - Page 1Houston was one of the 140 who lost their lives here on the Palawan Island
Ruins at Puerto Princessa, Palawan, Philippine Islands. 21 October 1945. - Page 1Ruins at Puerto Princessa, Palawan, Philippine Islands. 21 October 1945. - Page 1
Members of the 886th Operation Co., Chemical Warfare Service (attached to the 42nd Bomb Group) prepare a North American B-25 for smoke screen tests at Palawan, Philippine Islands, in preparation for the invasion of Tarakan, 30 April 1945. - Page 1Members of the 886th Operation Co., Chemical Warfare Service (attached to the 42nd Bomb Group) prepare a North American B-25 for smoke screen tests at Palawan, Philippine Islands, in preparation for the invasion of Tarakan, 30 April 1945. - Page 1
A North American B-25 of the 886th Operation Company, Chemical Warfare Service (attached to the 42nd Bomb Group) lays a smoke screen during tests at Palawan, Philippine Islands, in preparation for the invasion of Tarakan. 30 April 1945. - Page 2A North American B-25 of the 886th Operation Company, Chemical Warfare Service (attached to the 42nd Bomb Group) lays a smoke screen during tests at Palawan, Philippine Islands, in preparation for the invasion of Tarakan. 30 April 1945. - Page 2
Liberator'S Arrival - A B-24 Of The Jungle Air Force Lands On Newly Repaired Puerto Princesa Airstrip. The Appearance Of Heavies On Palawan Forshadowed Troublous Days For Japs In The Southern Regions Of Indo-China, Borneo And Malaya. - Page 1Liberator'S Arrival - A B-24 Of The Jungle Air Force Lands On Newly Repaired Puerto Princesa Airstrip. The Appearance Of Heavies On Palawan Forshadowed Troublous Days For Japs In The Southern Regions Of Indo-China, Borneo And Malaya. - Page 1
OFF LIMITS NO LONGER--American troops paid little heed to this sign. They moved onto the Puerto Princessa airdrome without even an excuse-it-please. The airport is now flourishing under new management. - Page 1OFF LIMITS NO LONGER--American troops paid little heed to this sign. They moved onto the Puerto Princessa airdrome without even an excuse-it-please. The airport is now flourishing under new management. - Page 1
PRISON-BOUND NIP-this sadist-eyed Jap, a member of the garrison which murdered some 140 American prisoners of war, heads prisonward in the back seat of a Vultee L-5. He was captured in the fighting on Palawan Island, Philippine Islands. - Page 2PRISON-BOUND NIP-this sadist-eyed Jap, a member of the garrison which murdered some 140 American prisoners of war, heads prisonward in the back seat of a Vultee L-5. He was captured in the fighting on Palawan Island, Philippine Islands. - Page 2
Houston Everett Fletcher and unknown female.Added by: JeanstreehouseHouston Everett Fletcher and unknown female.
PRISON-BOUND NIP-this sadist-eyed Jap, a member of the garrison which murdered some 140 American prisoners of war, heads prisonward in the back seat of a Vultee L-5. He was captured in the fighting on Palawan Island, Philippine Islands. - Page 1This is one of the soldiers who took part in the Palawan Massacre in which
Rep of Opers in Pacific Ocean Areas, December, 1944 - Page 54Rep of Opers in Pacific Ocean Areas, December, 1944 - Page 54
Arthur Lawrence LaMountainAdded by: nrl27168Fellow American soldier who lost his life during the Palawan Massacre on 14
Rep of operations in the invasions & occupation of the Philippines, 1/29/45-8/20/45 - Page 352Rep of operations in the invasions & occupation of the Philippines, 1/29/45-8/20/45 - Page 352
Oklahoma - Page 21Houston Everett Fletcher was killed on Palawan Island as a POW. Page 21
Rep of ops in support of the landings on Southern Bataan & Corregidor Is, Luzon Is, Philippines 2/13-17/45 - Page 5Houston E. Fletcher served on Corregidor and was taken captive at the time
3Houston Everett Fletcher was burned to death on Palawan Island, by the Japa