Soldiers

A room full of unidentified civilians and soldiers sitting during a meeting. Included among the group is a female soldier. This photo was taken while John Redding served as a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Air Force.

One of the first American tanks of the Second Armored Division to make their appearance in the heart of Berlin, Germany. This tank is one of the outposts on the Haupstrasse near the center and the curious crowds standing about looking at the wreckage of the area are in the background.

Unidentified Japanese soldier beheads a civilian with other unidentified individuals as witness. Photographs used as evidence in war crimes trials for the Japanese held in Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton.

Unidentified Japanese soldier beheads a civilian with other unidentified individuals as witness. Photographs used as evidence in war crimes trials for the Japanese held in Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton.

Unidentified Japanese soldier beheads a civilian with other unidentified individuals as witness. Photographs used as evidence in war crimes trials for the Japanese held in Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton

An unidentified Japanese soldier beheads an unidentified civilian near a trench which contains other bodies. This photo was used as evidence against the Japanese in war crimes trials held in Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton.

The deck of the Army tanker SS Agate that was damaged by a fire in the harbor in Manila, Philippines. People on board are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

Refilling the swimming pool at Sampaguita Enlisted Men's Club near Manila, Philippines. Motor officer Lieutenant Eldridge at far end of pool, mess officer Lieutenant Connors at far right. Unidentified man sitting on edge of pool. Donor: John Paxton

Photograph of John Paxton holding a monkey. Probably "Lady," the mascot of the Army 4026th Signal Photographic Battalion. Donor: John Paxton.

Unidentified soldiers eating dinner with unidentified young woman and unidentified wait-staff at a restaurant. Donor: John Paxton.