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Houston E Fletcher

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Ryoji Tomita, 1946 (157166) - Page 9Ryoji Tomita, 1946 (157166) - Page 9
US, WWII JAG Case Files, Pacific - Navy, 1944-1949
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Palawan Memorial.JPGPalawan Memorial.JPG
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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 1CAPITAL 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 1
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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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 1FUNERAL 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 1
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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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 1Oblique 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 1
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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Bomb damaged Cathedral in Puerto Princessa, Palawan Island, Philippine Islands. - Page 2Bomb damaged Cathedral in Puerto Princessa, Palawan Island, Philippine Islands. - Page 2
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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Church at Palawan, P.I., 15 July 1945. - Page 1Church at Palawan, P.I., 15 July 1945. - Page 1
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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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
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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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
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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Rear view of Nick with Jap camouflage. Parts necessary for renovation were made by hand. Palawan Is., P.I. - Page 1Rear view of Nick with Jap camouflage. Parts necessary for renovation were made by hand. Palawan Is., P.I. - Page 1
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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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
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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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
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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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
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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Consolidated B-24 "Glamouras." Palawan, Phillipine Islands. 29 July 1945. - Page 1Consolidated B-24 "Glamouras." Palawan, Phillipine Islands. 29 July 1945. - Page 1
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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Ruins at Puerto Princessa, Palawan, Philippine Islands. 21 October 1945. - Page 2Ruins at Puerto Princessa, Palawan, Philippine Islands. 21 October 1945. - Page 2
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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Bomb damaged buildings at Palawan, Philippine Islands. 17 July 1945. - Page 1Bomb damaged buildings at Palawan, Philippine Islands. 17 July 1945. - Page 1
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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Ruins at Puerto Princessa, Palawan, Philippine Islands. 21 October 1945. - Page 1Ruins at Puerto Princessa, Palawan, Philippine Islands. 21 October 1945. - Page 1
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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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
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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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
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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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
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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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
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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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
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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Houston Everett Fletcher and unknown female.Houston Everett Fletcher and unknown female.
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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 1PRISON-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 1
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
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Rep of Opers in Pacific Ocean Areas, December, 1944 - Page 54Rep of Opers in Pacific Ocean Areas, December, 1944 - Page 54
US, World War II War Diaries, 1941-1945
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Arthur Lawrence LaMountainArthur Lawrence LaMountain
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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
US, World War II War Diaries, 1941-1945
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Oklahoma - Page 21Oklahoma - Page 21
US, WWII Army and Army Air Force Casualty List, 1946
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Rep of ops in support of the landings on Southern Bataan & Corregidor Is, Luzon Is, Philippines 2/13-17/45 - Page 5Rep of ops in support of the landings on Southern Bataan & Corregidor Is, Luzon Is, Philippines 2/13-17/45 - Page 5
US, World War II War Diaries, 1941-1945
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US, Photos - WW II Japanese, 1942-1945
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Houston E FletcherHouston E Fletcher
Birth, Custom, Enlistment, Military Service, Other, PeopleUS, WWII Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
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Index RecordNov 27, 2008