A People’s History of the Inland Empire Digital Archive

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  Peter Martinez at the Beach

  Peter Martinez smiles posing at a beach.
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  Peter Martinez Asleep in a Field

  Soldier asleep in a field with a rifle in hand.
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  Soldier Standing Still

  Photograph of an unknown soldier. Written on the front, "Just a G.I.."
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  Peter Martinez Posing

  The back of the photograph states, "To my wife from your husband who loves you."
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  Peter Martinez in his Uniform

  Peter Martinez is posing in front of the camera with his army uniform. Photo was likely taken at Camp Zama, Japan given the visual evidence present in the image.
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  Peter Martinez Posing with Tools

  Peter Martinez is posing near a tool shed. Visual evidence suggest that this photograph was taken in Camp Zama, Japan.
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  Peter Martinez Posing in Camp

  Peter Martinez is posing shirtless in Camp Zama, Japan.
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  Soldier Posing with Mortar Launcher

  Peter Martinez posing in a field with a mortar launcher. The back of the photo states, "Recieved June 6, 1945 | Wed. Morning | Ofc Peter Martinez."
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  Soldier Aiming Rifle

  An unknown soldier is kneeling amongst grass and bushes with his rifle. He is aiming it; possibly posing for the camera.
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  Man by Television

  The back of the photograph states, "dad at home." The man, possibly Peter Martinez's father, is on his knees by a television. Its not clear what he was doing, but it appears he was taken by surprise by the photo being taken.
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  Three Soldiers Playing at a River

  Three unknown men, presumably soldiers are recreating at some body of water; likely a lake or river. Two men are climbing on a large rock on the shore and the third is in the water swimming below them.
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  Soldiers Posing on a Lake Stone

  Three soldiers having fun by a lake.
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  Three soldiers posing in a lake

  Three shirtless soldiers posing in a lake.
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  Sobatello Loby and Alen Ortez at the beach.

  The back of the potograph states, "On the beach Sobatello Loby Alen Ortez, brother Sob is from Connecticut."
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  Two soldiers by the beach

  Two soldiers posing by the beach.
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  Peter Martinez Posing with Soldiers in Undergarments

  Peter Martinez Posing with three soldiers in undergarments.
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  Peter Martinez with Three Soldiers

  Peter Martinez appears to be peeling potatoes with three other soldiers. Visual evidence suggest that the buildings are at Camp Zama, Japan.
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  Peter Martinez and Two Soldiers on Bench

  Peter Martinez sits with soldiers on a bench.
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  Peter Martinez in Field

  Peter Martinez stands in a field in front of buildings. Visual evidence suggests that the buildings are at Camp Zama, Japan.
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  Peter Martinez and Friend

  Peter Martinez sits with another platoon member on a empty field.
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  Peter Martinez and Friend with Rifles

  Peter Martinez and fellow platoon member pose next to various weapons at camp.
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  Soldiers at Camp

  Various unidentified soldiers in front of rows of tents.
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  Soldier with Army Rifle

  Unidentified soldier posing with an army rifle infront of a row of tents.
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  Peter Martinez with Army Rifle

  Peter Martinez poses with his weapon in front of a line of tents.
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  Soldier in front of U.S. Barracks

  Unidentified soldier stands in front of a U.S. army camp.