CCSU Veterans History Project

- 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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- The 1st Marine Division Headquarters Battalion
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- The 1st Marine Division, Headquarters Battalion in Da Nang, Vietnam with "Boston" on the front left of the formation.
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- Sergeant Cooney outside Headquarters Battalion Adjutant Section building
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps; United States. Marine Corps -- Officers; United States -- Armed Forces -- African American officers;
- Sergeant Cooney, the top Sergeant in Headquarters Battalion, in front of the Adjutant Section building in Da Nang, Vietnam.
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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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- Barracks on "Freedom Hill" destroyed during bombing
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- This is one of the many barracks destroyed when "Freedom Hill" (Hill 327), the base for Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion in Da Nang, Vietnam, was bombed.
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- Barracks on "Freedom Hill" completely destroyed during bombing
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- This is one of the many barracks and other buildings destroyed when "Freedom Hill" (Hill 327), the base for Headquarters Company, Headquarters Battalion in Da Nang, Vietnam, was bombed.
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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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- Michael A. Parker, down time at "Freedom Hill"
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Michael A. Parker, front left, and Roy McNab, front right, spend down time while stationed at "Freedom Hill" (Hill 327), Da Nang, Vietnam.
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- Michael A. Parker on Listening Patrol
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps; Military missions; Vehicles, Military; Military weapons;
- Michael A. Parker, center, and two other Marines lean against the cab of this transport vehicle while on Listening Patrol (LP) in Da Nang, Vietnam.
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- Michael A. Parker and Vietnamese soldier, Ha'
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps; Vehicles, Military; Military weapons;
- Michael A. Parker, left, and Ha', right, a soldier with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). A military vehicle can be seen on the right.
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- Michael A. Parker relaxing in his barracks
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Michael A. Parker relaxes in his barracks on Hill 327 in Da Nang, Vietnam where he was stationed with the Headquarters Battalion. His "hootch", as he called it, was personalized with a State of Connecticut flag, guitar, photograph of his girlfriend...
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- Michael A. Parker holding a photograph of his girlfriend
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Michael A. Parker holds a picture of his girlfriend, Shelia Hurst, whom he later married.
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- Michael A. Parker at home upon his return from Vietnam
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Vietnam War, 1961-1975 -- Veterans -- Connecticut; Veterans -- Connecticut; United States. Marine Corps;
- Michael A. Parker in February of 1970 in front of his home in West Hartford, Connecticut after his discharge from the Marine Corps.
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- Michael A. Parker with "Gunner" in Vietnam
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
- Michael A. Parker holding a dog named "Gunner" while stationed in Da Nang, Vietnam.
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