Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations, 1900 - 2003. Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities and Personnel - World War II and Korean War, ca. 1940 - ca. 1980. A close-up of the narrow beach at Arawe where A

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations, 1900 - 2003. Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities and Personnel - World War II and Korean War, ca. 1940 - ca. 1980. A close-up of the narrow beach at Arawe where American troops landed on New Britain. A close-up of the narrow beach at Arawe where American troops from Lieut. General Walter Krueger's Sixth Army landed on New Britain in a move which threatens (U.S. Air Force Number 3A31536).

1940-1980

History: [none entered] Category: Aircraft, Ground Subcategory: Consolidated Subjects: NEW BRITAIN, LANDINGS War Theater Number: 19 War Theater: SW Pacific US Air Force Reference Number: 3A31536 Place: New Britain Photo Series: WWII

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Krueger, Walter, 1881-1967

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Walter Krueger (26 January 1881 – 20 August 1967) was an American soldier and general officer in the first half of the 20th century. He commanded the Sixth United States Army in the South West Pacific Area during World War II. He rose from the rank of private to general in the United States Army. Born in Flatow, West Prussia, German Empire, Krueger emigrated to the United States as a boy. He enlisted for service in the Spanish–American War and served in Cuba, and then re-enlisted for service ...