Bomb damaged cathedral, Manila, Philippines, 1945

Gift of Will Green
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Photograph. Cathedral that's been completely gutted by bomb damage. Personal caption on photo front:“"Stu church" and”Reverse:“"Central student church."”Manila, Philippine Islands. 1944-45

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1944
1945
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Items from the service of Lieutenant Commander William Ross Brown. Brown trained at Camp Peary in Williamsburg, Virginia from 1943-1944 with the 64th Naval Construction Battalion before being shipped to the Pacific Theatre. Brown spent most of his time overseas in the Philippines, though he did visit Okinawa. Collection includes over 100 photographs, personal and military correspondence, newsletters, and insignia.
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Manila
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14.617
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120.967