Based on the letters of Earl Philip Reinhalter (1922-1953). Edited by his son, Earl Philip Reinhalter (1950-).
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"Fantasia" stage where U.S. troops enjoyed movies and shows in Leyte, Philippines. The curtains were made from parachute silk or rayon.
On the boat to Leyte, Philippines in 1944.
A main street in the Philippines on a Sunday morning, when most people were in church.
Laundry being done by natives at a river in Leyte, Philippines.
A group of native kids boys in Leyte, Philippines.
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