U.S. Army Signal Corps

Unidentified soldiers at the Base X Officer's Country Club, Espana Extension, Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton.

From left to right, Lieutenant General William D. Styer, Major General Ewart G. Plank, Colonel Richard H. Whitcomb, Major Scoville and unidentified mess officers inspect the galley of the Liberty Ship "Otto Meyers" in preparation for sending troops home to the United States. Donor: John Paxton

An unidentified Filipino strips Manila hemp strands from Abaca plants which have been cut and peeled. donor: John Paxton

Interior of the Snack Bar #16 at Nichols Field, Manila, Philippines. Soldiers and others are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

An unidentified Filipino woman in Albay Province, Luzon, Philippines, ties strands of Manila hemp together to make a continuous strand to be used in making rope. Unidentified children look on. Donor John Paxton.

American soldiers line up at the souvenir counter at the Post Exchange in the Manila Leave Center, Manila, Philippines. All are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

The Red Cross Club at Rizal Stadium, Manila, Philippines. Soldiers and others are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

The Red Cross canteen at Rizal Stadium, Manila, Philippines. Soldiers and others are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton.

Unidentified soldiers at a table in the Base X Officer's Country Club, Espana Extension, Manila, Philippines. The bar is in the background. Donor: John Paxton.

Private Conde offers cigars at the base Post Exchange in Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton