Julius R. Atkins recollection and photograph, 1942-1945.

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Julius R. Atkins recollection and photograph, 1942-1945.

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As a small boat officer, Atkins was involved in many Pacific battles. He served aboard the APA (Assault Personnel Attack) troop carrier for beach landings. Atkins was among the first Americans to land at Nagasaki, Japan after the atomic bomb destroyed the city. His ship carried occupation troops. He was also on the beach at Leyte, Philippines, the day the famous picture of General MacArthur walking ashore was taken. He had made several trips that morning with Marines in order to secure the beach.

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Milwaukee Jewish Historical Society

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