Based on the letters of Earl Philip Reinhalter (1922-1953). Edited by his son, Earl Philip Reinhalter (1950-).
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Workshop and equipment tents on an air strip in Leyte, Philippines.
The latrine at Leyte, Philippines, in Fall 1944. The mess hall is in the background. The latrine was
jokingly referred to as "Fort Pollock," in honor of the squadron's doctor, Captain R.W. Pollock.
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