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Links of Interest to all Deadeyes
Click on either the title, web address, or image and you will go to that site.
 
 
Serving NOW in Iraq
"Deadeye Ready!"
http://www.96thsbde.com/index.html
 
 
Photo okinaw
 
 
 
Military History Site
"A great interactive site for the whole family!"
 
 
 
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http://ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/USA-C-Ryukyus/index.html
 
 
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The USO - the United Service Organization
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http://www.uso.org/  
 
"Until Every One Comes Home"
     
 
The National Veteran's Historical Archive, Inc.
NVHA
http://www.angelfire.com/in4/nat_vet_hist_arch/
The NVHA has captured over 300 video interviews in 24 states!
 
 
Regis
 
"Before You Go"
Before You Go
http://www.beforeyougo.us
Highly Recommended for Every WWII Vet
 

Search Vet site

You Must go through these steps to get there.

First go to this link - http://www.loc.gov/vets/

Then from there go to: Search the Veteran's Collections:

There are at least 23 Deadeyes listed here!
 
Blue Star Mothers of America

http://www.bluestarmothers.org

A non-profit (501[c]3) Veterans service organization supporting our military children while promoting patriotism.

 
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http://srbphoto.zenfolio.com/p766385783  
 
     
 
ww stories
"An excellent site for posting your story."   Maintained by Joe Richard
 
okinawa rubbing link
http://www.okinawamemorialrubbings.org/
Request a Rubbing of the name of a loved one from the Okinawa Memorial at Peace Memorial Park - There is no charge.
 
Okinawa 2007 Valor Tour - Slideshow by Bill & Marion Cooper
okinawtour
http://photoshow.comcast.net/watch/dq4PP3nq
Deadeye Historian, Don Dencker, has accompanied several Valor Tour groups of Deadeyes - Back to Okinawa.
Valor tours
 
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http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/pacificwar/timeline.htm

 
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The Authentic History Center
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http://www.authentichistory.com/ww2.html
 

Project Salute

Students and Lawyers Assisting U.S. Troops Everywhere exclusively with Federal Benefits

http://www.law.udmercy.edu/project_salute/index.php
National Archives - Request Copies of Military Personnel Records
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http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/standard-form-180.html#l
 
Video of the Signing Ceremony of the Japanese Surrender.
japanese surrender

This is an actual film made of the surrender ceremony of the Japanese to MacArthur in Tokyo Bay in September 1945. Actual voice of the General.http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=vcnH_kF1zXc&feature=player_embeddedThis may take some time to upload to your computer to be able to see the video. You will hear it first. It's worth the wait

 
silence
The Original version of Taps was called Last Post, and was written by Daniel Butterfield in 1801. It was rather lengthy and formal, as you will hear in this clip, so in 1862 it was shortened to 24 notes and re-named Taps.
 
VIDEO - US flag raising ceremony signifies official securing of the Okinawa Island, Japan during World War II.
Location: Okinawa Ryukyu Islands Date: 1945, June 22
Duration: 1 min 7 sec Sound: NO SOUND

http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675074699_General-Robert-Richardson_World-War-II_flag-raising-ceremony_troops-salute

 
VIDEO - Film found of B-29 Crew Rescued By Submarine
rescue
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid34762914001?bctid=672454611001

An entire crew of a B-29 (12 aviators) was rescued by a US submarine after their plane was shot down in ~1945, 70 miles off the coast of Japan. The entire rescue was filmed in color video but then sat in a guy's closet until now.


 
military
 
http://www.militaryroundtable.com/veterans_002.htm
 
   
Mesothelioma Center - Asbestos.com
asbestos
Provides Free help for vets who have developed asbestos related illnesses, submitting claims, etc.
   
Epilogue of the Pacific - WWII - One Hour Documentary
In Production
 
Other Great Deadeye Contacts - by email
Peter Minix has a fine collection of military stories,
photographs, and diaries, and this includes a few deadeye contributions. Contact him for more information at: pdmmm@msn.com
 
Edward Phillips is preparing a book that includes veteran Deadeye and 6th Marine stories from the Pacific Theatre, and several veteran stories from the European Theatre in a chronological effort to provide the reader a unique reading experience of WWII. Contact him at: ephilllips3@hotmail.com
 

 

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