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Cpl.Technician Albert B. Blake
This is my father, Cpl. Technician Albert B. Blake. He served in the 79th U.S. Army Engineers,...
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Uploaded on Jun 27, 2008
Driving the Steamroller
Heavy wheels packed the Philippine dirt into a firm road base.
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Uploaded on Jun 26, 2008
Airplane Wreckage
This is possibly some Japanese airplane wreckage in the foreground of this photo. Dad made a spoon...
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Uploaded on Jun 26, 2008
On Maneuvers
This was most likely taken in Tennessee while the 79th was still stateside and on maneuvers.
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Uploaded on Jun 26, 2008
Unidentified 17
Building the Family Hut
Notice the family members in the background bringing the thatch for their new roof.
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Uploaded on Jun 26, 2008
Unidentifieds 13, 14, 15, 16
These four guys seem to be having a laugh. Notice the mess kits. They must've been having some of that "great" Army chow.
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Uploaded on Jun 26, 2008
Gathering Around the Gun
Anti-Aircraft Gun
The people seem to be proud of this anti-aircraft gun in front of the Army headquarters.
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Uploaded on Jun 26, 2008
Filipina Family
Unidentifieds 10, 11, 12
Three soldiers, as yet unidentified. This was most likely overseas. Notice the tents in the background.
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Uploaded on Jun 26, 2008
Visit With a Water Buffalo
This water buffalo seems content to have human company.
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Uploaded on Jun 26, 2008
Unidentifieds 7, 8, 9
Three unidentified men, probably at Camp Philips. Notice the barracks in the background.
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Uploaded on Jun 26, 2008
Unidentified 6
Church Interior Manila
Roadbuilding
Bulldozing through the jungle, making a road for the Army.
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Uploaded on Jun 26, 2008
Dad and Soldier
Dad and a Mexican-American friend. Wish I knew the young man's name.
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Uploaded on Jun 26, 2008
unidentified 5
Dad's WWII Photos
