Emerick s name tag worn on his uniform. 31
This was given to Emerick as part of the Navy tradition. This card signifies that Emerick crossed the equator. 32
This card is a part of Navy tradition and commemorates Emerick s crossing of the 180 th Parallel. 33
Emerick s Government Issued Bible. It is a pocket sized book that fit in his front lapel pocket. 34
This is a talisman that Emerick was given by his church in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. This may have been used as a good luck symbol for the men fighting in the War. 35
This worn copy of the Constitution was carried with Emerick through his Philippine campaign. 36
This is an image of Emerick s dog tags. It is believed that the key on the chain was to Emerick s footlocker. 37
This Hawaiian dollar was picked up by Emerick on the island of Oahu. There is only one issue of this type of bill. 38
This worn silver dollar was carried with Emerick and is believed to have been picked up stateside but Emerick is not positive where he got the bill. This issue of a 1933 Silver Dollar is not highly valuable but is important to understanding the amount of money that Emerick came in contact with. 39
This is a photograph of the Silva family. This couple took care of the Army boys that came into Hawaii. This picture was taken at their home on the Bishop estate. Emerick is not sure who the young soldier is in the photograph. 40
This is a lapel button of the National Eagle and serves as a symbol of the United States Army. 41
42 This is a clip pin that may have been worn as a memory of being from Pennsylvania. This is an assortment of Japanese coins found in a knapsack. The value of the coins cannot be determined at the time and should be investigated further.
This is a collection of Filipino coinage from the World War II era. It is believed that the larger the coin the higher value the coin was. 43
This is a tear of clothing from the Officer s knapsack. Perhaps he ripped it off in order to hide himself in the jungles of the Philippines. 44
These are rubber name stamps. The letters or sounds in the stamp represent the individuals first and last initial. More research is necessary in order to understand the name of the person who owned these. 45
This is a pocket sized Japanese dictionary that was found in the Officer s knapsack. 46
This doll was found in the Officer s knapsack. It is believed that these dolls were created by children of men at war and sent as good luck charms. 47
This officer s ribbon was found in the knapsack as well. This adds to the theory that the owner of the knapsack was also decorated as a war hero. 48
This is a medal case that holds a medal that was found in the Japanese Officer s Knapsack. 49
This is the front view of the Officer s Medal. The ribbons used on the medal match the bars that the Officer had in his possession. 50
This is a back view of the medal. The back image appears to be that of Mount Fuji. 51
The photos above are of a pamphlet found in the Japanese Officer s knapsack. There is some theory to support that it was used as a log or a calendar. It also may have been a memento for the Officer. More research is necessary to discover its true purpose. 52
These photos show a Japanese bill found in the knapsack. Its value is difficult to determine at this stage of research. It was more in likely used on the Japanese mainland because there are other examples of Filipino occupation money. 53
This set of photos shows another bill that may have been used on the Japanese mainland. Again value is difficult to determine. 54
This is a broken samurai sword chain that Emerick found on the ground in the camp. 55
This set of photos is a front and back view of the peso. Pesos were used as occupation money in the Philippines. 56
This shows an example of a five peso bill. Note the use of different inks on the front and back of the bill. 57
This is a front and back view of a ten peso note bill. Pesos were the equivalent of dollars during war time. 58
This is an example of another style of a ten peso bill. More research is necessary in order to discover why the change in design may have occurred. 59
This is a one hundred peso note. There is use of two colors of ink on both sides. 60
This is a set of centavo notes in the original packaging. 61
This is a front and back view of a grave marker. The back has a red seal that may have been from the Officer s knapsack. 62
This is one of three grave markers that were found on the march down to Manila. 63
This is the second of three grave markers. It is believed that these were discovered in the area of Leyte. 64
This is the third of three grave markers found in the Philippines. 65
66 This is a coconut spoon that was used in Leyte. This is a broken fishing spear found north of Manila in an abandoned hut.
This is a curio of a sugar cane knife. It is hand carved and Emerick calls this a tourist souvenir. 67
This is a fountain pen stand taken from the Bank of Manila during the American occupation. 68