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- "Frenchy" teaching English to Vietnamese
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- “Frenchy” teaching an English lesson to Vietnamese. Michael A. Parker was Frenchy's body guard at the time.
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- Formal group portrait taken in Newport, RI.
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Navy. Seabees; Martin PBM-5 Mariner (Seaplane);
- A formal portrait taken during boot camp in Newport, Rhode Island, March, 1943. Left to right rear: George Juvell, Joseph Kulmacz; Middle: Jess Humple, unknown, Harold Hogland; Front: Samuel Hussock.
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Discharge Record / DD214 for John William Wolf
- Military discharge;
- Digitized reproduction of John Wolf's scanned discharge record dated September 30, 1967 . This record, or DD214, details John's rank, military training, and medals received among other information when discharged.
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- The Third Battalion of the 26th Marine Regiment prepares to board a CH-46 Sea Night helicopter - Photo by Lt. Cpl. Rocky Pearson
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps; Military missions; Helicopters;
- First Marine Division, Third Battalion, Twenty Sixth Marines prepare to board a CH– 46 Sea Night helicopter. The First Marine Division Leathernecks were de- parting for a "Search and Clear" mission 10 miles northwest of Da Nang, Vietnam....
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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 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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- 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 and sister, Florence, 1943
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Philippines; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; Brothers and sisters;
- Joseph is pictured with his sister, Florence, in March, 1943 in New Britain, Connecticut while home from boot camp.
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- Joseph S. Kulmacz changing a spark plug on Martin PBM 3D Mariner
- World War, 1939-1945; United States. Navy; United States. Navy -- Machinist's mates; United States. Navy; Martin PBM-5 Mariner (Seaplane);
- Joseph S. Kulmacz (right) changes a spark plug on a Martin PBM 3D Mariner at the Naval Air Station Banana River in Satelllite Beach, Florida with an unidentified machinist mate.
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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 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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