January, 1946 -From Japan to the USA

The first month of 1946 involved the trip back to the USA. WJM left Koshien and traveled to the port of Kobe. In Kobe he boarded the USS Cranston Victory which carried troops to San Francisco.

 WJM - January, 1946

 Boarding trucks in Koshien for transport to Kobe.

 Last land view of Japan.

 Boarding area at Kobe train station.

 Boarding the USS Cranston Victory.

 Aboard the USS Cranston Victory.

 The Golden Gate Bridge - San Francisco, California - back home at last.

 Harbor in San Francisco Bay.

After a cross-country train ride, WJM was discharged and shortly returned home to Michigan.

March, 1946 - WJM with his mother Helen.

December, 1945 - Nara

The occupation of Japan in December, 1945 by the US Army, provided the troops some time to explore the country on their free time. These photos were taken on a trip to Nara from Koshien.

Group of GI's as tourists.

WJM shopping.

A Cabaret offering a place to relax.

MP's maintaining order.

A Buddhist Temple. 

WJM.