Clip shows several still images extracted from moving images of the USS Ommaney Bay (CVE-79) burning in the Sulu Sea off the shore of Luzon, Philippines, following a strike by a Japanese kamikaze aircraft during World War 2. The moving film from which the stills were extracted can be seen at clips 65675072050 and 65675072051. Several stills of the USS Ommaney Bay burning. Stills of navy sailors watching through binoculars and additional destroyer and support ships in the background.
American comedian Joe E. Brown visits U.S. 38th Division in Luzon, Philippines during World War II. Joe E. Brown entertains and amuses the soldiers of 38th Division as he makes faces. The soldiers enjoy the performance. Brown does his famous baseball pantomime as the soldiers watch. Brown at a microphone and the soldiers seated in front of him. He performs as the soldiers listen. U.S. Army Major General William Chase Commander of 38th Division, Division Artillery Officer Brigadier General Spence and Assistant Division Commander Brigadier General Robert H. Soule smile as they watch the act.
United States 38th Division soldiers in Luzon, Philippines during World War II. A 57 mm anti tank gun being loaded and fired by men of 38th Division. A soldier loads shell into the gun and fires.
American comedian Joe E. Brown visits U.S. 38th Division in Luzon, Philippines during World War II. Joe E. Brown entertains and amuses the soldiers of 38th Division with a show. The soldiers enjoy the performance. Brown does his famous baseball pantomime as the soldiers watch. Brown at a microphone and the soldiers seated in front of him. He leads the soldiers in singing ' God Bless America ' as men play musical instruments.
U.S. Army General Walter Kruger visits 25th Infantry Division in Luzon, Philippines during World War II. U.S. Army Major General Innis P. Swift Commanding General of the I Corps along with General Walter Kruger arrives at the division headquarter. Commanding General of 25th Division Major General Charles L. Mullins greets them.
U.S. Army General Walter Kruger visits 25th Infantry Division in Luzon, Philippines during World War II. Major General Innis P. Swift Commanding General of the I Corps along with General Walter Kruger at an OP ( Out Post ) with a car in the background. General Kruger and others walk through a sector near Balete Pass. General Kruger walks past the soldiers.