From China Marine to Jap POW: My 1,364 Day Journey Through HellBorn into the peace and stability of the MidWest, the author's world was shattered by WWII. From the proud days as a China Marine to the Hell of Japanese POW camps, Chittenden relates his personal experience through letters, diaries and remembrances, many of them recorded during the journey itself. This unique document sees the author rebuilding his life after the war and continuing to serve veterans and his country. Includes a roster of North China Marines. -- Back cover. |
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From China Marine to Jap POW3 | 8 |
PACIFIC TRANSFER 32840 to 5540 | 19 |
Manila | 42 |
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