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Clarence B. Craft... Okinawa hero...
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Clarence B. Craft... Okinawa hero...

Item # 599009 ·
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, June 13, 1945

* Clarence B. Craft
* Battle of Okinawa
* Medal of Honor

Near the bottom of the front page is a five column headline: "One-Man Attack Kills 30 Japs, Snaps Line". This is 1st report coverage on World War II rifleman, Clarence B. Craft, single handily attacking Japanese positions on "Hen Hill" during the Battle of Okinawa.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day which much on World War II. Complete in 20 pages, a little central fold wear, minor margin wear, otherwise nice.
Category: World War II
Price
$34
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.

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