Box AR00038
Contains 56 Results:
Surrender or Die Leaflet, Undated
Contains three copies of the Surrender or Die leaflet dropped on Corregidor Island before the surrender of Japanese forces. The leaflet is addressed to his Excellency and written by the Imperial Japanese Army & Navy Commander in Chief.
Announcement to the 4th Marine Regiment Promoting Moral, Undated
This is a single-page document written by US Marine Corps Colonel Allen Shapley writing to the 4th Marine Regiment before the Battle of Okinawa and the successful capturing of the Yontan Airfield.
Captain’s Night Order Book, Aug 1954 - March 1955
One pale green faded book with a handwritten title that reads, “Captain’s Night Order Book”. Instructions on the standing night orders are glued to the front pastedown and front free endpaper. The remainder of the book features entries written by commanding officer Edward M. Doran from August 15, 1954, to March 05, 1955.
Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Marine Corps, January 1, 1957
One dark green cloth-covered board with gold lettering that reads, “Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Marine Corps, January 1, 1957, NAVPERS 15,018”. 1138 pages. Signed by Commander Edward M. Doran on the front free endpaper recto.
Invitation to the USS Martin H. McIntyre, November 28, 1944
Contains a half-page invitation to attend an unknown event at the USS Martin H. McIntyre APA 129 commissary in San Pedro, California. The reverse of this invitation features a three-paragraph biography of Marvin Hunter McIntyre.
April Fool’s Day Suicide Mission, April 1, 1945
Contains information on a described suicide mission that took place on April 1, 1945. The mission's goal was for the Mavin H. McIntyre, 600 men, and 400 Marine Raiders to successfully capture the Yontan Airfield in Okinawa, Japan.
USS Marvin H. McIntyre Anniversary Party Program, December 12, 1945
Contains the program, ship roster, and special dinner menu for the Marvin H. McIntyre Anniversary Party.
USS Merrick Antarctic Expedition, 1946 - 1947
Contains an update report from the USS Merrick’s Antarctic Expedition to a person called Lois, dated December 5, 1946, to April 12, 1947.
Photocopy of an announcement to the 4th Marine Regiment Promoting Moral, Undated.
Contains a photocopy of a single-page document written by US Marine Corps Colonel Allen Shapley writing to the 4th Marine Regiment.
United States Navy Official Documents and Memos Related to Edward Doran’s Service History, Undated
Contains promotion examination memos, receipt of examinations, naval dispatches, orders to report to Pearl Harbor subbase, Promotion of Lieutenant Doran to Lieutenant Commander Doran, commendation letters, letters of recommendations, change of duty papers, temporary orders, and a photograph of Edward M. Doran in military uniform.