Soldiers

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

Soldiers stream into the Post Exchange in Manila, Philippines, immediately after the tape was cut during opening ceremonies. All are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

Troops of the 211th AAA AW, who participated in the celebrations of the first anniversary of the American landing at Leyte, Philippines, gather in the square opposite the Tacloban Cathedral. All are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton.

Unidentified military personnel relax at the formal opening of the Manila Leave Center Beer Garden, Manila, Philippines. Donor: John Paxton

Unidentified citizens, soldiers, and dignitaries participate in a ceremony to dedicate a monument to General Douglas MacArthur to commemorate the American landing at Leyte, Philippines on October 20, 1944. Donor: John Paxton.

Flag raising ceremony during commemoration of the first anniversary of the American landing at Leyte, Philippines on October 20, 1944. The soldiers and band members in the background are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton.

View of United States Armed Forces Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. Soldier walking among headstones is unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

Unidentified members of the "Hillbillies," a musical group, perform at the Manila Leave Center Beer Garden in Manila, Philippines. All others are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton

View of the United States Armed Forces Cemetery, Manila, Philippines, guarded by unidentified soldier. Donor: John Paxton.

Celebrating the first anniversary of the landing of American troops on October 20, 1944, citizens of Tacloban, Philippines participate in a parade in native costume. All are unidentified. Donor: John Paxton