A film based on mission of USS Hornet (CV-8) in the Pacific Ocean during World War II. Members of U.S. Navy Torpedo Squadron 8 (VT-8) who are to participate in Battle of Midway, pose aboard deck of USS Hornet underway. Radioman George Field, Radioman Hollis Martin, Lieutenant Commander John Waldron, pose who would be killed in action later. Only survivor of the mission Ensign George Gay poses on deck with Radioman Hollis Martin. U.S. TBD Devastator torpedo bombers take off from flight deck of USS Hornet on 4th June, 1942. Men at work in the radio room. Church service for the dead men in the Battle of Midway.
A formation of Douglas SBD-3 aircraft is seen flying overhead. Pilots of U.S. Navy Fighter Squadron (VF-3) on their Aircraft Carrier, the USS Yorktown (CV-5), after a mission during the Battle of Midway. They are seen climbing out of their aircraft after parking on the flight deck. The Squadron Commander, Lieutenant Commander John S. Thatch, in cockpit of his F4F aircraft with 7 Japanese flags painted on its fuselage. in out of sequence, earlier shot, he holds up four fingers in response to question of how many Japanese aircraft fell to VF-3, on this mission. Other VF-3 pilots climbing from their aircraft. Three pose in front of an F4F.
Street views in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Cars move along a street in the town. Views of various homes and streets in a neighborhood. House at 0:37 with covered porch and dormer windows is possibly the Governor John Langdon House.
Presentation ceremonies at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands during World War II. Army vehicles being lined up. Army band plays. Army band marches. U.S. Major General Oscar W. Griswold talks to another General. EM (Enlisted Man) throws package into group in front of palm grove. Major General John Reed Hodge wearing dark glasses. U.S. officers of 25th Infantry Division stand at attention. Major General Griswold presents and pins medal on Commander of U.S. 25 Infantry Division Major General Joseph Lawton Collins. Officers pin on DSCs (Distinguished Service Medals) on officers. An officer holds medal board.
South Korean laborers in U.S. 2nd Signal CP (Command Post) site near Nakdong River, Korea during Korean War. South Korean laborers on side of hill. Laborers stand around open hole. Laborers dig on side of hill. Army tanks and other vehicles at U.S. 72nd Tank Battalion motor park. U.S. 2nd Infantry soldiers repair a tank motor. Pfc (Private First Class) Walter L. Brown cuts M/Sgt (Master Sergeant) John Logel's hair while others look on.
Presentation of United Nations flag and presentation of Silver Star to U.S. officers in Taegu, South Korea during Korean War. Colonel A. G. Katzin, Secretary to 1st Secretary-General of United Nations Trygve Lie, presents UN flag to U.S. General Walton Walker. General Walker hands UN Colors to soldier of Color Guard. Color Guard marches. General Walker talks to Colonel Katzin. Colonel Katzin talks to U.S. Ambassador To South Korea John J. Muccio. Chief of KMAG (Korean Military Advisory Group) Colonel W. H. S. Wright pins the Silver Star on U.S. Lieutenant G. D. Mohr's jacket for bravery in Korean War.
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