Hi Everyone,
Good postings, George. I haven’t been on forum much. The first dog tag of my project is winging its way across the Pacific to Kansas as we speak. It’s heading to the home of F.A. Bell’s sister, who is thrilled to have it back after over 60 years. I don’t think she’ll believe it until it arrives in the mail. The dog tag belonged to Frank Alonzo Bell of Tonganoxie, Kansas. 
Thanks Francesca, and congratulations 
US Army, USAAF and US Marine Corps Units in the Pacific - WWII
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War in the Pacific: Pearl Harbor to Tokyo Bay, Bernard C. Nalty, Salamander Books, Ltd., 1991, pp 288-289
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 624
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 625
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 626
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The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 627
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 628
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 629
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 630
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The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 631
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 632
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 633
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, pp 634, 399
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The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 400
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 401
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 402
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 403
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The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 404
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 405
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 406
The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 407
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The Pacific War Encyclopedia, James F. Dunnigan & Albert A. Nofi, Checkmark Books, 1998, p 408
The US Army in World War II, Mark R. Henry, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2001, p 42
The US Army in World War II, Mark R. Henry, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2001, p 43
The US Army in World War II, Mark R. Henry, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2001, p 44
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The US Army in World War II, Mark R. Henry, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2001, p 45
The US Army in World War II, Mark R. Henry, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2001, p 46
The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 4
The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 5
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The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 6
The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 7
The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 8
The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 9
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The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 10
The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 11
The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 12
The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 13
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The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 14
The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 34
The US Infantryman in World War II: Pacific Area of Operations 1941-45, Robert S. Rush, Osprey Publishing, Ltd., 2002, p 60
The World War II Databook, John Ellis, Aurum Press, Ltd., 1993, p 115
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The World War II Databook, John Ellis, Aurum Press, Ltd., 1993, p 116
The World War II Databook, John Ellis, Aurum Press, Ltd., 1993, p 189
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The World War II Databook, John Ellis, Aurum Press, Ltd., 1993, p 192
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The World War II Databook, John Ellis, Aurum Press, Ltd., 1993, p 193
The World War II Databook, John Ellis, Aurum Press, Ltd., 1993, p 194
The World War II Databook, John Ellis, Aurum Press, Ltd., 1993, p 195
The World War II Databook, John Ellis, Aurum Press, Ltd., 1993, p 196
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Illustrated World War II Encyclopedia, Lt Col Eddy Bauer and Brigadier Peter Young, H.S. Stuttman Inc., 1978, p 2681
Illustrated World War II Encyclopedia, Lt Col Eddy Bauer and Brigadier Peter Young, H.S. Stuttman Inc., 1978, p 2682
Illustrated World War II Encyclopedia, Lt Col Eddy Bauer and Brigadier Peter Young, H.S. Stuttman Inc., 1978, p 2683
Illustrated World War II Encyclopedia, Lt Col Eddy Bauer and Brigadier Peter Young, H.S. Stuttman Inc., 1978, p 2684
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Illustrated World War II Encyclopedia, Lt Col Eddy Bauer and Brigadier Peter Young, H.S. Stuttman Inc., 1978, p 2685
Illustrated World War II Encyclopedia, Lt Col Eddy Bauer and Brigadier Peter Young, H.S. Stuttman Inc., 1978, p 2688
Illustrated World War II Encyclopedia, Lt Col Eddy Bauer and Brigadier Peter Young, H.S. Stuttman Inc., 1978, p 2689
Illustrated World War II Encyclopedia, Lt Col Eddy Bauer and Brigadier Peter Young, H.S. Stuttman Inc., 1978, p 2690
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The World War II Databook, John Ellis, Aurum Press, Ltd., 1993, p 243
The World War II Databook, John Ellis, Aurum Press, Ltd., 1993, pp 244, 235
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Mr. Eller,
I was doing a search online for a map on the action at Lupao in the Philippines when I ran across your exchange with Francesca about her uncle. Dad was with HQ, 2nd Bn. , 35th Inf. during the Liberation of the Philippines. He passed away in 1995, and I recently have been doing some research on him with an idea in mind of publishing his photographs and some of his artifacts from the War.
I have the Lupao battle map which was drawn by T/4 Don Santee on 20 Feb. 1945, shortly after the action and was part of the book 165 Days which was about the 25th’s involvement in the Philippine Campaign. I also have a lot of previously unpublished photos that he handed down to me.
To make a long story short, your posts helped me understand where the 35th fought and how my Dad was involved in the battles through your excellent research. I have been on both the 25th’s and the 35th’s website and your information just enhanced what is currently on those outstanding sites. Thanks for helping even when you didn’t relaize you were.
Randall K. GarvinHi Randall,
You’re very welcome. I’m glad that my posts on the 25th Inf Div were helpful to your research about your father’s service in the 2nd Bn, 35th Inf Rgt. I am sorry to hear that your Dad has since passed away. With the information that you have, you could almost retrace your father’s steps in the Philippines campaign should you ever decide to visit there.
If you should need any help on further research just let me know - PM (private message) would be fine.
I have the [i]History of United States Naval Operations in World War II[/i] 15 Volume Set (Hardcover),by Samuel Eliot Morison, Castle Books, 2001. The series was originally published volume by volume 1947 until completed in the early 1960s. I bought my set through the Military Book Club for sale price of $150 (about $10 per volume)
And
[i]U.S. Army In World War II, 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition[/i], Kent Roberts Greenfield - General Editor (1953) thru Maurice Matloff - General Editor (1972), The National Historical Society, 1994. Originally published by volume 1953 - 1973. I purchased my set volume by volume through the National Historical Society in the mid 1990’s.
(Atlas set included)
http://www.ww2incolor.com/forum/showpost.php?p=94391&postcount=25
And thank you very much for the compliments. I really appreciate that 
All the Best,
George
My father was in the 11 Bombardment Group 42 Squadron. They went into the Pacific with Admiral Nimitz in 1942 who wanted AAF Bombers NOW!
They were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for their action over superior numbers during the period of July to November 1942 in the Pacific Theater.
The photo was taken during this time in 1942 It is on Page 9 of the book “Grey Geese Calling” I have my fathers copy of the photo with the names on the back. He is in the front row center with the helmet at his feet.
