CCSU Veterans History Project

- V-mail written by Joseph J. Menditto to his parents on 1944 Oct. 10
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; V-mail -- 1940-1950; Letter writing;
- A letter written by Jospeph J. Menditto to his parents while overseas. In the letter he talked about various issues taking place at home.
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- V-mail letter from Joseph J. Menditto written 1945 Mar. 22
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; V-mail -- 1940-1950; Love-letters
- A love letter written by Joseph J. Menditto to his girlfriend Marge while overseas.
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- A night picture of V-J night on Okinawa, sky was lit with search lights and bullets 1945
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan -- Okinawa Island; V-J Day, 1945;
- A night picture of V-J night on Okinawa, sky was lit with search lights and bullets 1945
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- After the typhoon, Okinawa October 9, 1945
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan -- Okinawa Island; Typhoons; Boats and boating;
- After the typhoon, Okinawa October 9, 1945
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- After typhoon, Okinawa Between 1944 - 1946
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan -- Okinawa Island; Typhoons;
- After typhoon, Okinawa Between 1944 - 1946
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- American ship (Landing craft), Okinawa Between 1944 - 1946
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan -- Okinawa Island;
- American ship (Landing craft), Okinawa Between 1944 - 1946
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- "Freedom Hill", Da Nang, Vietnam
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- An unidentified Marine points to "Freedom Hill" (Hill 327) in Da Nang, Vietnam, the base for Headquarters Battalion.
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- Photograph of Lawrence "Mike" Busha and fellow marines on Guam.
- Photographs; United States. Marine Corps; World War, 1939-1945;
- Appearing in the photograph from L - R: (rear) Hugh Larry, Selgret, Lawrence “Mike” Busha (front) Joe Bender, Art Sharkey, taken in Guam 1945.
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- Edward Gilbert's
- World War, 1939-1945; Military discharge
- Army Separation/Qualification record provides Edward Gilbert's military history which includes enlistment and discharge dates, occupation before and during military service, and military specialties, among other information.
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- Bob Hope Christmas show, 1969
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Bob Hope entertains the U.S. troops in Vietnam during this Christmas show in 1969.
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- Bob Hope signing autographs in Vietnam
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Bob Hope signs autographs for the U.S. troops during his 1969 Christmas show for the U.S. troops in Vietnam.
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- The Bronze Star Medal September 25, 1969
- Military decoration; Bronze Star Medal (U.S.)
- Bronze Star Medal certificate awarded to Donald J. Perreault on September 25, 1969.
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- Capt. Harry Jackson Company Commander, NC 1941
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; United States. Army -- Officers;
- Capt. Harry Jackson Company Commander, NC 1941
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- Certificate of Achievement and Rank
- World War, 1939-1945; Military decoration;
- Certificate signed by D.C. Hawkins, Colonel, 592nd Engineer Boat Company, acknowledging Edward as a Technician 4th Grade. The promotion requiring all noncommissioned officers and soldiers to obey and follow orders given by him as Technician 4th...
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- Certificate of Achievement and Rank
- World War, 1939-1945; Military decoration;
- Certificate signed by D.C. Hawkins, Colonel, 592nd Engineer Boat Company, acknowledging Edward as a Technician 4th Grade. The promotion requiring all noncommissioned officers and soldiers to obey and follow orders given by him as Technician 4th...
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- Company I, 169th Infantry. Camp Blanding, FL Jun. 7, 1941
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; Infantry; Military uniforms;
- Company I, 169th Infantry. Camp Blanding, FL Jun. 7, 1941
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- Company I, 169th Infantry. Camp Blanding, FL Jun. 7, 1941
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; Infantry; Military uniforms;
- Company I, 169th Infantry. Camp Blanding, FL Jun. 7, 1941
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- Company Street, Mess Hall in center background. Camp Shelby, MS 1942
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; United States. Army -- Military life;
- Company Street, Mess Hall in center background. Camp Shelby, MS 1942
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- Crane used to build petroleum tanks. Okinawa, Japan Between 1944 - 1946
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Japan -- Okinawa Island; World War, 1939-1945 -- Equipment and supplies;
- Crane used to build petroleum tanks. Okinawa, Japan Between 1944 - 1946
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- G-2 Headquarters II Field Force list of short timers 1969
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Military discharge;
- Dark names are leaving service after their tour of duty, light names have more time to serve after leaving Vietnam. Donald Perreault's name is sixth from the top of the list. Left Column = State from, Middle column = name, Right column = ETS...
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