I usually don't place a separate notice of new links on the main site because they are too numerous to mention and plus you can click on the What's New Link on the Main Site or here on the forum to see what's happening, but this link was so different and interesting that I had to post it here.
James Hennnessy sent this to me this morning. It's
This is an actual flyer like the ones which were air-dropped over the Pacific islands in the occupied Japanese sections. Hope you can read it. It instructs the bearer (in both English and Japanese) to present this card to an American soldier upon his surrender. One side shown here is in English. The back side (next post) in Japanese.
As we know from the veterans, there were times when no surrenders were accepted. as hostilities intensified and mutlilations occured on both sides.
Please find attached details of the new Veterans Star medal which is for all former servicemen all over the world. Please tell all your friends about this medal. The flyer also includes details of other items of interest.
as hostilities intensified and mutlilations occured on both sides.
