My Service in Asia 1951/53

Crossing the Pacific

Part of Signal troop 7 days out from Seattle.

Some of the troops counting waves, it is a bit windy and the sea is responding.

When we crossed the Date Line, we were all given one of these certificates.

Tenth day at sea and enjoying a bit of sun with Jack MacIntosh.

After 14 days at sea we finally see the outer islands of Japan

Kure

Our first look at Japan.  After leaving the Kure dockyard and our boat we climbed aboard trucks and headed for our Camp 8 miles away.

Some of the store fronts we passed were quite interesting. I hope this isn't a poster telling us what they thought of our occupation.

Heading north towards our camp located at Hiro, an ex-submariner billeting area.  The vehicle seen on the street belongs to the Occupation Forces as no Japanese cars were visible at this time. Most Japanese vehicles were hidden in caves until the military occupation was officially lifted. It was feared vehicles would be confiscated by the occupying forces if not hidden.

Outskirts of Kure showing improvised store fronts.

Typical streetcar