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Posted on January 1, 2018January 1, 2018

Fire in The Midway Chow Hall

TAD Midway Island Mess Hall 1977

Fire in The Midway Chow Hall  – As I was looking through old paper files I came across this letter. It’s a letter of appreciation and a “Well done” from the Supply Officer for helping to keep everyone at Midway fed that day, especially since, as is noted in the letter, the Kornerstone Kafe was closed. Remember the Kornerstone Kafe? Continue reading “Fire in The Midway Chow Hall”

Posted on December 17, 2017December 18, 2017

Welcome to Midway Booklet circa 1959

1958 Welcome to Midway booklet

Welcome to Midway Booklet circa 1959 – This booklet  was submitted Becki Watters who was at Midway with her family from 1957 to 1959. Continue reading “Welcome to Midway Booklet circa 1959”

Posted on December 17, 2017January 9, 2018

Vintage Midway Island Postcards

Midway Island Postcard

Vintage Midway Island Postcards – This is an assortment of postcards from the 1960’s and 1970’s. Continue reading “Vintage Midway Island Postcards”

Posted on December 17, 2017January 9, 2018

Midway Island Ham Radio QSL Cards

Midway Island QSL Card

Midway Island Ham Radio QSL Cards – Midway Island’s MARS Shack was an active place for many years at Midway. Manned by Ham radio operators who would assist military personnel with an inexpensive method to call home.  Many sailor made phone patches to family, ending each sentence with the statement “Over”. Continue reading “Midway Island Ham Radio QSL Cards”

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