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Humphrey viewed aftermath of war in Japan, Philippines
By Alex McRae
The Times-Herald
After weeks in the field on Luzon Island in the Philippines, Sergeant Jack Humphrey and the other five men in his survey unit barely resembled soldiers. The team worked alone and set its own rules. Maintaining a proper uniform was not a priority for anyone and the soldiers usually worked in fatigue pants or shorts, boots and straw hats. Uniform shirts were optional and rarely worn.
