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Foreword
No full textThe foreword of Daniel Warren Reep's manuscript describes the circumstances from which the manuscript came to be and the purpose for creating a personal record of events for his children and grandchildren
World War II Recollection Manuscript
No full textA manuscript written by Daniel Warren Reep during his time attending Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. This manuscript details Reep�s experience coming of age and serving as a Marine during World War II
Page 4
No full textPage four continues the accounts of the war during Reeps daily activities around the same time with the famous quote from Mac Arthur when leaving the Philippines, 'I shall return!
Page 34
No full textPage thirty-four features a black and white picture of the famous flag raising by American soldiers at Iwo Jima. The label underneath reads, 'Raising the Flag on Mt. Surbachi - Iwo Jima; Joe Rosenthal's Famous Picture'
Epilogue
No full textThe epilogue describes Daniel Reeps marriage to Eunice (Dood) Mosley, their joint continuing education, and rapidly growing families in the years immediately following the war. Reep also describes a feeling of coming 'full circle' after visiting the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor
Page 5
No full textPage five begins chapter two, 'I Am on my Own', describing Reeps decision to stay in Waupun, Wisconsin while the rest of his family moved to Howard, Wisconsin. Repp also recounts the start of rationing in the United States
Page 31
No full textPage thirty-one continues chapter eight, describing more blood donations as the battles overseas became more violent and a reunion wih Reep's old training camp members returning from the Iwo Jima battle
Page 37
No full textPage thirty-seven continues chapter nine, describing the official surrenders signed on the USS Missouri and Reeps thougths on the conflicted emotions many have about celebrating V-J Day due to the nature with which Japan's surrender was securred
Page 6
No full textPage six continues chapter two, describing an event with his fellow football teammates and pheasant hunting that cost some players their ability to play in the opening game, as well as mentioning the enlistment bonus of immediately receiving your high school diploma upon enlistment in the Military
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No full textPage twenty-seven continues chapter eight, describing events and people around the Transient Center
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