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Rycom PIO (Ryukyus Command Public Information Office), General Simon Buckner Memorial

2007-568
Accession Number
2007-568
3.5x4.5 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348336329
Related Collection
Harry S. Truman Papers: President's Secretary's Files
Keywords
Generals
Memorials
World War, 1939-1945
HST Keywords
Okinawa - General File
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Credit:
U.S. Army

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Description
The Buckner Memorial near Itoman, Okinawa. Lieutenant General Simon Buckner was killed on this spot during the battle of Okinawa. As Commander of the American 10th Army, he was watching the progress of the battle. This memorial has the story engraved in English on one side and Japanese on the other.
Date(s)
ca.
1950