Most People Have Never Seen These Photos Taken During WWII In Wyoming
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Wyoming did not have a huge presence in World War II but they certainly played a role in the war. About 10% of their population became soldiers. The area also became well-known for their military airfields that were used as training grounds for fighters and bombers. Wyoming also became a haven for POW camps.
These are the soldiers of the 115th Cavalry. They were deployed to Fort Lewis, Washington to protect the coastal area. The residents of Wyoming sent them antelope during their deployment as a reminder of their home state.
This is a picture of Oahu T.H.-Marine Private First Class Robert B. Murphy, 25, of Thermopolis. He was captured at Wake Island and spent four years in a prison camp at Hakodate, Japan.
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The Cheyenne Air National Guard Base served as a completion and modification center for B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft.
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Residents of Oregon, California, and Washington that were of Japanese descent were incarcerated at the Heart Mountain Relocation Center in Park County. They spent around 3 years there at the center.
The Heart Mountain Sentinel was a weekly publication. This is an article announcing the closing of the center since the war had ended.
This is a picture of Bill Shishima and his family who spent time at the Heart Mountain Camp. Bill was a guide and educator at the Japanese American National Museum.
Wyoming ended up playing a very interesting and vital role in World War II.
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