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Munch, Melvin Boot Camp to Okinawa
Melvin Munch was introduced to the Navy in boot camp in San Diego. It was rough.
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Munch, Melvin Early Life
Melvin Munch was born in 1926 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was raised in the portion of the city that was referred to as the Irish Channel.
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Munch, Melvin Keeping in Touch with Shipmates
Melvin Munch corresponded with his future wife back home while he was on Okinawa.
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Munch, Melvin Making Ice Cream and Baking
Melvin Munch was discharged in 1946.
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Munch, Melvin Navy Training
Melvin Munch had a 15 day leave following his basic training in the United States Navy.
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Munch, Melvin Okinawa then Home
Melvin Munch was part of the invasion of Okinawa when it commenced on Easter Sunday in April 1945.
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Munch, Melvin War's End and Reflections
Melvin Munch would have been part of the invasion force for assaulting the Japanese home islands.
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Muri, James After the Battle of Midway
James Muri knew the Navy had sunk four Japanese carriers during the battle [Annotator's Note: during the Battle of Midway].
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Muri, James Arrival on Midway
James Muri landed on Midway around 29 May [Annotator's Note: 29 May 1942].
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Muri, James Early life in the Military
James Muri joined the Army so that he could become a pilot. Growing up in Montana Muri did not see many airplanes.
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Muri, James How to Attack Naval Vessels
James Muri and his crew got on the first B-17 [Annotator's Note: Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber] they could get on to leave Midway I
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Muri, James Muri's part of the Battle of Midway
[Annotator's Note: James Muri served in the USAAF as a pilot flying Martin B-26 Marauder medium bombers in the 22nd Bombardment Group and took