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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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- Joseph S. Kulmacz and Tony Stregowski, 1943
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates;
- Joseph S. Kulmacz and his buddy, Tony Stregowski, in New Britain, Connecticut, March, 1943 while home from boot camp.
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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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- Joseph S. Kulmacz with sister, Maria, 1943
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; Brothers and sisters;
- Joesph S. Kulmacz and his sister, Maria, in March, 1943 in New Britain, Connecticut while home from boot camp.
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz's Combat Air Crew certificate dated March 11, 1944
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Aviation;
- Naval Air Station Combat Air Crew certificate for Naval Air Station, Banana River VPB2 OTU 3, Combat Air Crew Number 13G, certifies that Plane Captain J. S. Kulmacz and his crew are "well and truly qualified..." Also listed on the certificate are...
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- Letter from the President of the United States awarding Joseph S. Kulmacz the Distinguished Flying Cross
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Aviation; Martin PBM-5 Mariner (Seaplane); Military decorations;
- Letter dated December 9, 1947 on behalf of the President of the United States, awards Joseph S. Kulmacz the Distinguished Flying Cross, "For heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight as an aircrewman ...". Kulmacz was awarded the...
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- "Diamond" coming aboard the U.S.S. Norton Sound
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; World War, United States. Navy; Martin PBM-5 Mariner (Seaplane);
- The inscription on the upper left of this photograph reads, "Diamond coming aboard the Norton Sound in early 1946". The U.S.S. Norton Sound was a seaplane carrier named after the Norton Sound in Alaska.
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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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- Letter from the President of the United States awarding Joseph S. Kulmacz the Air Medal
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area; Military decorations;
- Letter on behalf of the President of the United States awards Joseph S. Kulmacz the Air Medal stating, "His courage and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service". Kulmacz was awarded the Air...
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- Topographical map of the Philippine Islands
- World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; Military topography; Maps, Military;
- Topographical map of the Philippines shows elevation contour lines of the islands.
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- Enjoying a "Beer Party" on deck
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Navy -- Military Life;
- Shipmates Jack Hatcher (left), Anthony Longo (center), and Joseph S. Kulmacz (right) enjoy a beer and a laugh on the deck of their Naval ship.
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz and Crew #1 in the Philippines
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Navy -- Military Life;
- Group photograph of Crew #1 taken in the Philippines while Joseph S. Kulmacz was stationed there. Rear (left to right) William McBee, Francis Mitchell, Thomas Ray, Anthony Longo and Joseph Kulmacz. Front (left to right) Chief John Martin, Ensign...
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- Emergency translated text given to American soldiers
- World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area; United States. Navy;
- This sheet of translated text was carried by American soldiers during World War II in the event of an emergency. The message was translated into French, Annamese, Thai, Lao, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
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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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- Sacred Order of the Golden Dragon and training completion certificates
- World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates;
- Certificates for the Sacred Order of the Golden Dragon, Domain of Neptunus Rex, and a Certificate For Satisfactory Service for completion of training. In addition to these certificates, there is a notice for a Departure Mass and a Prayer For Those...
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- Synopsis of oral history interview with Joseph S. Kulmacz
- World War, 1939-1945; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Navy; United...
- Synopsis of oral history interview conducted by Eileen Hurst on November 22, 2004. Prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy in early 1943, Joseph S. Kulmacz was employed at Pratt and Whitney in East Hartford, CT where he became familiar with working on...
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- "Over-Here" Newsletter
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Navy -- Military Life;
- Joseph S. Kulmacz wrote a personal note to his sister on this copy of the "Over-Here" newslettterand signed it "Your brother, Joe". The newsletter is noted: Somewhere in the Phillipines, 16 March, 1945.
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz's flight log
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Navy -- Military Life;
- Flight log with all the recorded missions flown by Joseph S. Kulmacz between 1944-1945. On page 12 of this document Kulmacz notes, "Saw shelling of Corrigidore".
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- Oral history interview with John C. Juhl recorded on 2009 Apr. 11.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Navy Dept. Bureau of Ships
- Interview conducted by Marcy Cain. John Juhl enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 because he felt a deep obligation to his country. He went to basic training at the training base in Newport, R.I. After completion he tested into a program where he...
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- Oral history interview with Joseph F. Wargo recorded on 2009 May 2
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; Veterans -- Connecticut -- Interviews; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941; Guadalcanal, Battle of, Solomon Islands, 1942-1943;Midway, Battle of,...
- Interview conducted by Tom Benemann. Joseph F. Wargo enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May of 1940. He went to basic training in Newport, R.I. He enjoyed basic training, and then went on to Machine School to become a machinist. He was then assigned...
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