CCSU Veterans History Project

- World War II surrender leaflet illustrated with bomb
- World War, 1939-1945; Leaflets dropped from aircraft; Capitulations, Military;
- These surrender leaflets were dropped for the purpose of announcing fire bomb warnings for civilians wishing to flee or surrender.
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- Japanese minted currency of 100 dollars from the Philippines.
- World War, 1939-1945; World war, 1939-1945 -- Military currency -- Japan; Money
- Reproduction of Japanese currency liberated by William Huebner from the National Bank, Dewey Blvd., Manila, Philippines during World War II. The Japanese government produced currencies during World War II for use in conquered countries such as...
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- World War II surrender leaflet
- World War, 1939-1945; Leaflets dropped from aircraft; Capitulations, Military; Japanese
- These surrender leaflets were dropped announcing fire bomb warnings for civilians wishing to flee or surrender.
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- Japanese minted currency of 10 Shillings from the Philippines.
- World War, 1939-1945; World war, 1939-1945 -- Military currency -- Japan; Money
- Reproduction of Japanese currency liberated by William Huebner from the National Bank, Dewey Blvd., Manila, Philippines during World War II. The Japanese government produced currencies during World War II for use in conquered countries such as...
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- Japanese minted currency of rupees and pesos from the Philippines.
- World War, 1939-1945; World war, 1939-1945 -- Military currency -- Japan; Money
- Reproduction of Japanese currency liberated by William Huebner from the National Bank, Dewey Blvd., Manila, Philippines during World War II. The Japanese government produced currencies during World War II for use in conquered countries such as...
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- Operational training at Banana River, Florida.
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy -- Aviation; Martin PBM-5 Mariner (Seaplane);
- Taken during operational training at Banana River, Florida, the Martin PBM-5 Mariner is seen in the background. Left to right in the rear are Julius Tlustohowich, Ensign Barber, Ensign Wright, Ensign Gilbert and Erving Eisenberg. Left to right in...
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- Formal portrait of Joseph Kulmacz, 1943.
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; Portrait photographs -- 1940-1950
- Formal portrait of Joseph S. Kulmacz in his uniform was taken in 1943.
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz with friends, Micholwski and John Kawacki
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Army;
- Joseph S. Kulmacz with his friends, Micholwski and John Kawaki, in March, 1943 while home from boot camp. Micholwski was a Seebee with the U.S. Navy and Kawaki was in the U.S. Army.
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; Distinguished Flying Cross (Medal)
- Joseph S. Kulmacz receives the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony at the Naval Air Station on Whidbey Island, Washington
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- Postcard of the Martin PBM-3, Mariner
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; World War, United States. Navy; Martin PBM-5 Mariner (Seaplane); Postcards -- 1940-1950;
- This postcard of the Martin PBM-3, Mariner was given to Joseph S. Kulmacz.
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- Joesph S. Kulmacz and fellow sailors in Hertford, S.C.
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates;
- Joseph S. Kulmacz (right) with an unknown sailor and William McBee (left) in Hertford, North Carolina.
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz with sister, Florence, 1925
- World War, 1939-1945; Brothers and sisters;
- Childhood photograph of Joseph S. Kulmacz (on left) and his sister Florence (on right) in New Britain, Connecticut, 1925.
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- Smoke from fire signaling where to land
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; Martin PBM-5 Mariner (Seaplane); Prisoners of war;
- Smoke from fires signaled Martin PBM Mariners where to land during this secret mission to pick-up Japanese prisoners in the Philippines.
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- Martin PBM 3 Mariner on Johnston Island in the Pacific Ocean
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area; United States. Navy -- Aviation; Martin PBM-3 Mariner (Seaplane);
- Martin PBM 3 Mariner seaplane (rear) on the airstrip at Johnston Island in the Pacific Ocean.
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- Joe Micholowski being helped into his diving helmet
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Sea life;
- Joseph S. Kulmacz's friend from New Britain is being helped into his diving helmet on deck.
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- Friends of Lawrence "Mike" Busha
- United States. Marine Corps; World War, 1939-1945;
- Photograph of friends of "Mike" Busha, from L - R: Hugh Larry, Rick Leber.
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with Albert J. Holmes
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; Basic training (Military education);
- Typed synopsis of video interview with Albert "Buzz" Holmes conducted by Tom Bienemann. The interview covers Holmes time in the military from the draft until discharge.
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with Charles Baffo
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; B-24 bomber; B-17 bomber; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy; Air pilots, Military
- Typed synopsis of video interview with Charles Baffo conducted by Kevin Moore.
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with Lawrence S. Carlton
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- China; Cryptography; Morse code
- Typed synopsis of video interview conducted by Martha Campbell. The interview describes Carlton's service time during World War II, while he served in the Army Air Force.
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- Hand drawn map of Lewis Myer’s travels while in Europe.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe;
- Hand drawn map of Lewis Myer’s travels while in Europe. Includes annotations and location key n.d.
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