United States troops ship USAT Thomas H. Barry (formerly the SS Oriente) carrying American soldiers as they arrive back home in New York, United States following the end of World War 2 in Europe. Men and women on the dock welcome the troops and wave in the foreground with United States troopship Thomas Barry underway as it approaches pier 16 at Staten Island in New York City, United States. American troops aboard the USAT Thomas Barry as they return from Europe after World War II. People on the pier wave to the soldiers. Troops on board the ship shout and whistle. War brides and babies on board the ship along with the troops. United States ship SS Santa Rosa waiting to dock.
American soldiers arrive in New York, United States aboard the ship Thomas H. Barry. Women with babies are seen on the dock. Soldiers on board the ship shout and whistle. As troops disembark, they touch and kiss soil formed into the shape of a map of the United States. (World War II period).
WS of African-American WAC soldiers assembled on field for review. They hold an American flag before them. General John C.H. Lee emerges from his car and shakes hands with other officers before ascending to a platform to review. Major Charity Adams, leader of the battalion, shakes hands with officers as well and then stands in front of platform to review. View of officers, including WACS from other battalions. (World War II period)
Women soldiers of the all African-American WAC battalion, the “Six Triple Eight," come to attention while their commander, Army Major Charity Adams, inspects them. Close ups of women's faces during inspection. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion march while British police "bobbies" look on. View of soldier's feet as they march. (World War II period)
A two star general, probably Lunsford Errett Oliver, gives field awards to soldiers of the US Fifth Armored Division in Hoensbroek, Netherlands (Holland.) Soldiers lined up for field awards. General salutes soldiers in front and pins medals on them. Assembled soldiers receive brief instructions and then disband.
A Stinson L-5 Sentinel observation plane, with hook device on top, flies over the coast of Okinawa in the start of Operation Iceberg, or more famously known as the Battle of Okinawa, during World War 2. Stinson L-5 Sentinel observation plane flies over a United States Navy LST (or tank landing ship) rigged for catching it.
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