Record #:

21367

Author(s):

Samuelson, Ken

Abstract:

In this continuing series profiling veterans of World War II, Samuelson recounts the exploits of William Lashley, who was born in Leaksville. Lashley served with the 2nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, U.S. Marines and went ashore with the invasion force on Okinawa on Easter Sunday 1945. He was in command of the Marine radar stations on shore which were on duty 24 hours a day because the Japanese planes were flying 24 hours a day. After the war he returned home and entered the retail business.

Source:

Recall (NoCar F 252 .R43), Vol. 10 Issue 2, Fall 2004, p21-23

Subject(s):

Lashley, William D.; North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Okinawa--Battle of Japan, 1945

Record #:

21514

Author(s):

Poole, Robert, Jr.; Parker, J. Edgar

Abstract:

J. Edgar Parker was born in Elizabeth City, but everyone who knew him called him \"Pinch.\" In 1943, he joined the Marine Corps. Poole's article, a combination of his historical additions and Parker's narrative, recounts the story of one young man's journey through the bloodiest battle of the Pacific War--Okinawa. He was one of only 60 original members of his company of 250 Marines to survive.

Source:

Recall (NoCar F 252 .R43), Vol. 15 Issue 2, Fall 2009, p9-17, il, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Okinawa--Battle of Japan, 1945; Parker, J. Edgar, 1922-2007