A People’s History of the Inland Empire Digital Archive

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  Peter Martinez and Mt. Fuji

  Peter Martinez poses in front of a U.S. Army tent with Mount Fuji in the background.
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  Peter Martinez in the streets of Japan

  Peter Martinez poses in front of a U.S. army truck on a Japanese street.
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  Peter Martinez and friend

  Peter Martinez poses with a fellow platoon member.
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  Two U.S. Soldiers

  Two soldiers pose sitting down in a field.
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  Peter Martinez with Guitar

  Peter Martinez poses with a guitar in front of what appear to be barracks.
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  Peter Martinez and Soldier in front of barracks

  Peter Martinez poses in front of what appears to be barracks with another soldier.
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  Musical Entertainment at Camp

  An unidentified solider poses with what appears to be his guitar in front of an army tent.
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  Peter Martinez and Friends Relaxing

  Peter Martinez (far left) and platoon members pose next to some Papst Blue Ribbon beers during some down time.
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  Group photograph of WWII Soldiers

  Four unidentified soldiers pose for Peter Martinez who likely stands behind the camera.
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  Peter Martinez with friends.

  Peter Martinez poses with two other soldiers in Japan.
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  Peter Martinez posing in front of a cattle drawn cart.

  Peter Martinez poses in front of a tired looking cow hitched up to a cart.
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  Peter Martinez and Friends Posing in Front of a Tank

  Peter Martinez and friends posing in front of a tank.
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  U.S Army Tanks

  A line of U.S. army tanks in Japan with U.S soldiers in the background.
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  Peter Martinez with "Van and Paul"

  The written description on the back of the photo states, "Van Paul, Prte." They pose in front of buildings tha appear to be at Camp Zama. At the far right Van is holding a camera.
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  Peter Martinez posing with a B.A.R.

  The written description on the back of the photo states, "A B.A.R. I'm in front of Soto and Moreno tents."
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  Two U.S. soldiers peeling potatos.

  The written description on the back of the photo states, "behind the mess hall or kitchen peeling spuds." These two soldiers pose while they prep for an upcoming meal.
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  Peter Martinez and Manuel Soto

  The written description on the back of the photo states, "Manuel Soto from Redlands and me with a 37 Recoillese Rifle" Far away from Redlands in Japan Martinez and Soto found each other and became good friends. Two unidentified men in the background.
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  Manuel Soto and Moreno in Front of their Tent

  The written description on the back of the photo states, "Soto and Moreno in front of their tent" The two soldiers pose with their weapons and in the foreground there is the shadow of Peter Martinez who is taking the picture. Manuel Soto is on the left holding the gun and Moreno on the right.
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  Peter Martinez and friend Cruz.

  The written description on the back of the photo states, "Cruz C. and Me here the kitchen Cruz's paradise where he tries to look for the guys.
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  Peter Matinez outside of his tent.

  Peter Martinez lying down in front of a tent.
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  Peter Martinez Lounging Before Moving Out

  Peter Martinez poses in the foreground while his fellow plantoon members are gathered in preparation to move out to a new location. The written description on the back of the photo states, "Buiouac Area up at northern Japan ready to move out."
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  Alex Ortiz Resting in Tall Grasses

  The written description on the back of the photo states, "Alex Ortiz resting loofing as usual." This image shows some precious moments of rest amidst the depravations of World War II.
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  Friend of Peter Martinez, Cruz C. posing as they get ready to move out.

  The written description on the back of the photo states, "All three Mortars 60 MM of my Plt. Ready to move to Haugen."
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  Peter Martinez with Stampanato Orreichsson Waddell, Camp Haugen Japan

  The written description on the back of the photo states, "Me and Stampanato Oerrichsson Waddell in Camp Haugen Japan."
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  Peter Martinez with friends, Robert Magana and Reyes S.B. Hernandez at Camp Zama

  The written description on the back of the photo states, "Here's another picture Honey there are not as good but you can see my pals. The guy standing is from San Berdoo and the other one from Riverside. Maybe you know them. Robert Magana? Riverside Reyes S.B. Hernandez." This photograph demonstrates how Mexican American men serving in the U.S. military found and made communites while serving overseas.