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Oral History Interview with A. W. McCasker

Description: The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with A. W. McCasker. McCasker joined the Royal Australian Navy and at the end of 1942 was stationed on Guadalcanal. He took a small party behind enemy lines to Lord Howe Island on a reconnaissance mission, accompanied by two American soldiers and a Javanese guide. There he was greeted by a Polynesian king who held a formal ceremony declaring war on the Japanese. McCasker brought along a radio that could reach several hundred mile… more
Date: November 20, 2014
Creator: McCasker, A. W.
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Letter from Charles Stasny to his Parents, November 30, 1944]

Description: Letter from Charles Stasny to his parents discussing life during the war. He discusses mail coming through, people back home, the new liberties he has in Nouméa, New Caledonia, his plans to listen to the Texas A&M game broadcast, his parents cutlery business, and his Christmas gift for Dottie.
Date: November 30, 1944
Creator: Stasny, Charles, 1921-2014
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation

[Sermon from Fr. Lawrence Edward Lynch, November 26, 1944]

Description: Transcript of a sermon given by Father Lawrence Edward Lynch that was broadcast over radio on November 26, 1944 from Nouméa, New Caledonia. The sermon titled, "How to Get Even with God", deals with the desire to get even with people, including God, how sin cheats people out of their equality and friendship with God, and how to atone for their sins.
Date: November 26, 1944
Creator: Lynch, Lawrence Edward
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Partner: National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation
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