Latest News

Air Conditioners Installed at the Peleliu War Museum Thanks to the Peleliu War Historical Society

The air conditioning of the Peleliu War Museum on Peleliu began with a request to the Palau Civic Action Team (CAT) for assistance in October 2006 by the Peleliu War Historical Society, Inc. With funding provided by the Historical Society and commitment from the State of Peleliu to provide operational funding, the CAT agreed to the project.

In early January the Air Force Civic Action Team 07-03 successfully completed the Peleliu War Museum air condition installation. T he team put in place three split system air conditioners in the building which was once a Japanese blockhouse.

Capt. Ryan Walinski, CAT Officer In Charge said the museum team was comprised of TSgt Ruebin Long and SSgt Scott Boucher, who were responsible for the project, and CAT Apprentices Shelton Ilemelong and Junior Benjamin.

The U.S. Navy donated over 1,000 feet of wire and over 200 feet of conduit to power the outdoor and indoor air conditioning units.

The air conditioning units were installed to keep a climate controlled environment within the building and increase the life of the artifacts and other memorabilia in the Museum.

Upon completion of the project the team members were given a tour of the Peleliu battlefield sites by Tangie Hesus, a member of the Historical Society board and renown Peleliu guide.

This is the second project completed this year by the Historical Society which is a 501(c)3 organization. The Society formed over one year ago is now working with the U.S. National Park Service to prepare a preservation plan with local residents for the Peleliu Battlefield.

Donations are encouraged to continue this work, and any contribution is tax deductible.

Questions or donations can be directed to:

Peleliu War Historical Society, Inc.
9201 N. Sun Valley Drive
Palmer, AK 99645
Email: scypra@hotmail.com
Phone/Fax: 907-745-5541



[added 3/20/07]

Calling on Peleliu Medical Personnel

Researcher Rachel Levandoski at the University of Michigan is writing a thesis on naval medicine during the battle of Peleliu. She is interested in talking to any Peleliu veteran who was involved in a medical situation on Peleliu, however limited.

Of particular interest are those who were doctors, corpsmen or dentists.

Participation with Ms. Levandoski can be via telephone, email or letter based on the contact information below:

Mailing Address:
Rachel Levandoski
c/o Kathy Evaldson
University of Michigan History Department
1029 Tisch Hall
435 South State Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Email:
rlevand@umich.edu

[added 10/13/06]


New Memorial on Peleliu

The Navy Seabees were proud and honored to hang a memorial plaque on Koror that says, "Dedicated to United States Navy personnel to include Naval Aviators, Corpsmen, Chaplains, Doctors and Seabees who supported the First Marine Division during the Peleliu WWII Campaign."

The plaque was donated by the Peleliu Marine Veterans.

[added 10/13/06]


Request for Veterans Willing to Speak about Peleliu Experiences

Stuart Rose, an Assistant Producer with Flashback Television, is interested in contacting veterans of Peleliu who would be willing to talk about their Peleliu experiences on film.

Flashback Television is an independent television production company based in London. In 2005, they participated in the 8-part "Pacific War: The Lost Evidence" series for The History Channel. Flashback Television has since been commissioned to make two additional programs, one on the Battle of Luzon and one on Peleliu. These programs will include archival and recontruction footage, along with testimony from veterans who experienced the conflicts first hand.

The series tells the story of the Pacific from the point of view of the front line marines. Mr. Rose is primarily interested in interviews with Marines from the 1st Regiment, but would also like to talk to Marines from the 3rd and 7th. Mr. Rose and his production team will be traveling to the US to conduct interviews with veterans this February or March (date to be determined).

If you are interested in participating, please contact Mr. Rose:

Stuart Rose, Assistant Producer
Flashback Television Ltd
stuartrose@flashbacktv.co.uk
http://www.flashbacktelevision.com


Peleliu Landmark Status

If you are interested in the status of making Peleliu a designated National Landmark, please read the latest press release.


Return of the Sand

Jane Shank traveled to Peleliu in 2004. While there, she look some of the sand from the Peleliu beach. In remembrance of all the veterans who lost their life on Peleliu, Jane brought that sand to the WWII memorial in Washington D.C.