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2014.37 Isaac Newkirk Collection

Isaac Newkirk Collection
Title: Isaac Newkirk Collection
Caption: Collection photo # 2014.37.01 - group photo, including Otto Van Dacar (back row, 2nd left), in Pacific Theater
Description: WWII era (1943-1945) collection in Pacific Theater, including images from New Zealand, Guadalcanal, Philippines during the service of Otto Van Dacar. Subjects include: naval life while on Samar Island in the Philippines (chow hall, tents, sleeping quarters, etc.), pals/buddies, musical/comedy performance, building foxholes, . Also included are images of buildings in Samar and Guadalcanal, native villagers, and construction signage by the 61st Naval Construction Battalion.
Accession #: 2014
Catalog #: 2014.37
Tags: buddies/palsfood/eating_facilitiesactivitiesNHHC_Tags:conflicts-and-wars/world-war-ii-wwiiwwii/pacific_theater
Donor: Isaac Newkirk
Copyright Owner: Naval History & Heritage Command
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  • Photograph
Wars & Conflicts
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