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B2005.010 Kenneth Hillman Photograph Collection

Collection: Kenneth Hillman Photograph Collection [U.S. Army Signal Corps, Attu]
Donors: Michael and Karola Novak
Accession Number: B2005.010

Description: All photos are black and white and are labeled “SIGNAL CORPS US ARMY
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH” on the back. All were originally stamped “SECRET”. All
photographs are of Attu, “ADC” is Alaska Defense Command.

1. ADC FR ATTU 43-124. PFC VINCENT MANCUSO, 32303428. (photographer)
124. Massacre Bay, 5/14/43. From atop the high knoll, before entering the valleys into
Hlotz and Chichighoff Harbor, one can see the supply lines established by the tractors
from the beach. From the supply dump in the middle of the picture the remaining
transportation was by hand.
2. ADC FR ATTU 43-126. PFC VINCENT MANCUSO 32303428 (photographer)
126. Massacre bay, 5/14/43. From a top the high knoll, before entering the valleys into
Holtz and Chichigof Harbors, can be seen men going to the front to replace those already
there. Not that the men are only carrying sleeping bags and their arms. The rucksacks
were left on the beach.
3. ADC FR ATTU, 43-128. 2
nd
LT FERRIS P/ COPPER O-469996 (photographer)
728. Massacre Bay, 5/17/43. A ration dump established between the Division Command
Post and the high knoll. From the beach to the dump the supplies were hauled by tractors
from there on it was hard and slow work as it was carried by hand.
4. ADC FR ATTU 43-129. 2
ND
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996 (photographer)
129, Massacre Bay, 5/17/43. Close up of a Kitchen established between the Division
Command Post and the knoll. This kitchen had continuous serving for all men proceeding
to and returning from the front. The average servings amounted to over a thousand per
day. Within five minutes after this picture was taken a Japanese shell burst between the
right end of the ovens and the can on the extreme right, killing the first three men on the
right side of this picture. The photographer was then on the other side of the ovens
bending down to pick up a box. For the first week this kitchen was under constant
shelling
5. ADC FR ATTU 43-130. 2
ND
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996 (photographer)_
130. Massacre Bay, 5/17/43. General view of a kitchen established between the Division
Command Post and the high knoll overlooking Massacre Bay area. This kitchen by
continuous serving averaged over a thousand meals per day to men proceeding to and
from the front.
6. ADC FR ATTU 43—134. PFC VINCENT MANCUSO, 32303428
134. Massacre Bay, 5/17/43. A Japanese field piece destroyed by them when the
American troops began cleaning up the Massacre Bay area. This gun was located near the
beach overlooking the west cove of the bay.
7. ADC FR ATTU 43—143. T/5 VINCENT A WALLACE, 32196238

143. Massacre Bay, 5/15/45. Men putting up a prymidal tent ion a resting area, located
just behind the beach, for those men relieved at the front
8. ADC FR ATTU 43—144 T/5 VINCENT A WALLACE, 32196238
144. Massacre Bay, 5/15/43. Because of the mud and the tundra tractors were unable to
more the artillery guns into position. For this reason it was necessary to pull them
everywhere by hand. In this picture men can be seen pulling a 37mm anti-tank gun
forward into a new position.
9. ADC FR ATTU 43—154 T/5 VINCENT A WALLACE, 31296238
154. Massacre Bay, 5/16/43. During the first week of the fighting at Massacre Bay the
105mm Howitzer Batteries were located approximately 200 yards inland from the beach.
This picture shows the location of one of the guns, taken during one of the firings. It also
gives an idea of living conditions around the gun.
10. ADC FR ATTU 43—158 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
158. Captured Japanese 3” Howizters.
11. ADD FR ATTU 43—161 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
161. Holtz Bay, 5/19/43. On top of the ridge between the East and West Arms of Holtz
Bay were found two Japanese 3” Holizters. These guns overlooked both arms of the bay
and were one of the objectives our troops had to eliminate before entering the East Arm.
This picture shows a front and side view of the guns.
12. ADC FR ATTU 43—163 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
163. Easter Services aboard UST North Coast. Men singing hymns.
13. ADCT FR ATTU 43—166 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
166. Capt. Charles Hollingsworth, Capt. Cantley, S/SGT. McDonald, Lt. Klatman
performing appendectomy aboard the UST North Coast.
14. ADC FR ATTU 43—172 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
172. Aboard the US Transport Bell, 5/11/43. About six miles from Holtz Bay the men
were loaded into landing barges and shoved off to land at Red Beach, located over the
ridge on the Northwest end of Holtz Bay. This picture was taken from one of the barges
being lowered into the water in the first wave.
15. ADC FR ATTU 43—181 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
181. East Arm of Holtz Bay, 5/19/43. In the East Arm of Holtz Bay near the Japanese
runway the smoking remains of a Japanese barracks is shown. This barracks was set afire
by the enemy in their haste to evacuate the area. In the smoking remains were found
many charred bodies. This picture also shows to advantage the method the Japanese used
for constructing their barracks.
16. ADC FR ATTU 43—188 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
188. West Arms of Holtz Bay, 5/19/43. Next to the beach the Japanese had installed a
battery of six duo-purpose, anti-aircraft and field artillery, guns. This picture shows one
of the guns in its emplacement. Because the Japanese were forced to leave in such a haste
they were not able to disable this gun. As a consequence, when the American troops
came into the area, they used it against the Japanese. This picture was taken showing the
rear of the gun and the emplacement it is in. The dugout to the right of the gun was used
to store ammunition. That to the left of the gun was an entrance leading to an
underground barracks between this gun emplacement and one some 50 yards to the left.
The wooden forms lying about in the emplacement are the forms used in crating the
shells.

17. ADC FR ATTU 45—189 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND 37021329
189. West arm of Holtz Bay, 8/19/43. Close up picture of a captured Japanese fire control
scale. This was used with the artillery battery captured near the beach. This picture was
made by request of Ordinance Intelligence Officer, Captain Edward Creid.
18. ADC FR ATTU 43—191 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
191. West arm of Holtz Bay, 5/13/43. When the American forces were being held up on
the ridge between Red Beach, where the American forces landed, and Holtz Bay, Navy
planes came over and strafed the enemy in Holtz Bay. The American Forces were then
able to advance into the area and drive the enemy out. This picture shows the Navy
planes coming in to strafe the enemy.
19. ADC FR ATTU 43-191 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
200. Red Beach near Holtz Bay, 5/12/43. Men digging foxholes to be used for protection
against Japanese shelling during the day. At night the men slept in them both for
protection against shelling and from the wind. Some of the men’s ruck-sacks can be seen
strewn about.
20. ADC FR ATTU 43—206 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
206. Aboard the US Transport Bell, 5/9/43. Looking ahead off the transport Bell at the
part of the convoy in battle formation, while enroute to Attu.
21. ADC FR ATTU 43—207 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
207. Aboard the US Transport Bell, 5/9/43. Looking to the rear off the transport Bell at
the part of the convoy in battle formation, while enroute to Attu.
22. ADC FR ATTU 43—213 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
213. Aboard the US Transport Bell, 5/12/43. The cameraman riding the rear of the
landing barge was able to get a fine shot of part of the first group of barges as they
proceed to shore for the attack. In some places the fog was so heavy that it was
impossible for the photographer to see more than one barge.
23. ADC FR ATTU 43—220 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
220. High ridge between Red Beach and Holtz Bay, 5/12/43. This picture shows an
American 37mm anti-tank gun set up in a camouflaged position overlooking Red Beach.
24. ADC FR ATTU 43—223, T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
223. Motor from Jap Zero on beach at Holtz Bay.
25. ADC FR ATTU 43—225 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
225. Hotlz Bay, 5/15/43. During a heavy tide one of the Navy landing barges, loaded
with supplies, was washed out into the bay and capsized. This picture shows the landing
barge moored down until the tide calms down enough to enable the Navy to salvage it.
26. ADC FR ATTU 43—227 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
227. Holtz Bay, 5/15/43. Next to the beach the Japanese had installed a battery of six
duo-purpose, anti-aircraft and field artillery, guns. This picture shows one of the guns in
its emplacement. Because the Japanese were forced to leave in such a haste they were not
able to disable this gun. As a consequence, when the American troops came into the area,
they used it against the Japanese. This picture was taken showing the rear side of the gun.
The entrance, to the right of the gun, under the muzzle, leads to an underground barracks
which is itself connected to the next gun in the battery. All the guns are connected
together in the same manner. The dugout to the left of the gun was used to store
ammunition. Some of the boxed which had contained ammunition can be seen lying
about. The cane sacks contain coal of coke for heating purposes.

27. ADC FR ATTU 43—229 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
229. Holtz bay, 5/15/43. When the American forces entered the Holtz Bay area they
found a large supply of Japanese submarine diesel oil, stored on the beach. This was
camouflaged by means of straw mats with rocks and sand thrown over them, as shown in
the picture.
28. ADC FR ATTU 43—240 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
240. Easr Arm of Holtz Bay, 5/19/43. When the American forces captured the Japanese
runaway they found the tractor shown in this picture. It is interesting to nota that the
wheels are weighted and this vehicle is also used as a roller.
29. ADC FR ATTU 43--241 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
241. East Arm of Holtz Bay, 5/19/43. When the American Forces captured the Japanese
runaway, they found the Dodge truck, shown in this picture. The rear wheels of the truck
were equipped with large steel bands which can be seen in the picture. The tracks on each
side of the truck were used to haul dirt along the runaway in push carts.
30. ADC FR ATTU 43—250 2
nd
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996
250. Massacre Bay, 5/17/43. This picture shows one of the 17^th
/ Inf. Medical aid stations
located near the Div. C.P on top of the high knoll overlooking Massacre Bay.
31. ADC FR ATTU 43—257 T/5 VINCENT A WALLACE, 32196238
257. Massacre Bay, 5/20/43. When the US Transport Perida ran aground in Massacre
Bay, a great deal of equipment and supplies were ruined. These supplies were eventually
brought ashore for salvage. This picture shows a group of soldiers loading a trailer with
some of the supplies salvaged. On the left can be seen a pile of shoes and helmet salvages
from the ship.
32. ADC FR ATTU 43—260 T/5 VINCENT A WALLACE, 32196238
260. Massacre Bay, 5/20/43. Soon as there was a lull in the fighting them men found
some time to do some much needed laundry. This picture shows men hanging up their
clothes to dry in front of their tents located near the beach.
33. ADC FR ATTU 43—261, 2
ND
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996
261. Ovens of Field Rangers.
34. ADC FR ATTU 43-263 T/5 VINCENT A WALLACE, 32196238
263. Massacre Bay, 5/20/43. When the US Transport Perida ran aground, in Massacre
Bay, a great deal of supplies were ruined. In this picture can be seen piles of coffee and
flour among other rations piled on the beach. Until tractors could haul these supplies
away they were guarded by MP’s as is shown in this picture. Most of the damage was due
to oil.
35. ADC FR ATTU 43—265 T/5 VINCENT A WALLACE, 32196238
265. Massacre Bay, 5/20/43. When the US Transport Perida ran aground, in Massacre
Bay, a large quantity of supplies were lost. In this picture can be seen a pile of field
ratiojns and canned food from one of the holds damaged. Some of these supplies were
salvaged and later hauled to the supply dump located further inland. Most of the damage
was due to the oil which soaked into the supplies.
36. ADC FR ATTU 43—266 T/5 VINCENT A WALLACE, 32196238
266. Massacre Bay, 5/20/43. In order to make more room in loading the caterpillar
tractors into the ships for transportation to Attu, the cabs of many were removed. This
picture shows some of the cabs lying on the beach. Some of them were used by the men
to sleep in at night while others were broken up and used for firewood. In the background

can be seen a pile of ammunition waiting to be hauled to the dump further inland, after
having been unloaded from a landing barge.
37. ADC FR ATTU 43—334 2
ND
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996
Massacre Bay, 5/31.43. Supplies and equipment were unloaded directly into trailers
hauled by tractors to be hauled to the supply dumps further inland, as shown in this
picture.
38. Photo No. 335
CA supply dump on Attu. The soldier standing in the center is leaning against a stack of
K-Rations. The gun in the foreground is a 37mm anti-tank gun.
39. ADC FR ATTU 43—332 2
ND
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996
Massacre Bay, 5/12/43. This picture taken the day after landing shows rations piled along
the beach. The banner on the poles was used to indicate the type of supplies to be
unloaded at the particular portion of the beach. This picture also shows a Shore Party C.P.
established at the time of the landing.
40. ADC FR ATTU 43—337 2
ND
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996
Massacre Bay, 5/12/43. Looking west from the south end of the beach, this picture shows
supplies and equipment piled along the beach after being unloaded from the landing
barges. The banner on the poles was used to indicate the type of supplies to be unloaded
at that particular portion of the beach. Attention is called to the bareness of the land
behind the beach, on the right side of this picture, compared to that of a later date.
41. ADC FR ATTU 43—339 2
ND
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996
Massacre Bay, 5/12/43. Looking west from a point approximately a thousand yards
inland, this picture shows the area behind the beach and the beach itself, the day after the
American forces landed. The tracks leading to the right were made by tractors hauling
guns, ammunition and supplies to a point further inland. Attention to is called to the 105
Howitzer batteries located approximately 200 yards about the beach, as shown in this
picture.
42. ADC FR ATTU 43—341 2
ND
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996
Massacre Bay, 5/12/43. This picture taken the day after the American forces landed on
Attu, looking southwest, shows the ammunition dump being established approximately
500 years behind the west end of the beach.
43. ADC FR ATTU 43—353 2
ND
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996
Massacre Bay, 5/20/43. In this picture a tug is seen pulling three barges ashore loaded
with supplies and equipment for the construction of the dock and other buildings.
44. ADC FR ATTU 43—379 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
Red Beach near Holtz Bay, 5/25/43. Looking southwest this picture shows supplies piled
along the beach after American forces landing for the attack on Holtz Bay. These
supplies are piled behind the beach waiting to be hauled over to Holtz Bay. In the
background can be seen the 200 ft incline to the top of which the supplies had to be
pulled when out forces were advancing against Holtz Bay. The holes in the hill were dug
by American forces for the protection against possible Japanese fire and for sleeping, at
night.
45. ADC FR ATTU 43—385 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
Holtz Bay, 5/26/43. Looking southeast this picture shows the ammunition dump located
behind the ridge and beach of Holtz Bay. Men can be seen loading ammunition into the
trailers to be hauled to the front.

46. (Photograph shoes a group of soldiers loading rations on to a sled at Attu. The rations are
labeled: “BEEf”, “CORNED” and “ANGLO”)
47.ADC FR ATTU 43—430 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
Holtz Bay, 5/25/43. S/Sgt League pointing to a shrapnel hole in the wing of a Navy
Grumman Wildcat airplane shot down by the Japanese over the Holtz Bay area while it
was strafing their camp.
48. ADC FR ATTU 43—435 2
ND
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996
Massacre Bay, 5/28/43. With the mid situation rendering the tractors practically useless
the best road found was the river bed on the northeast side of Massacre Bay. This picture
taken looking northwest shows the road extending up the valley along the creek bed and
turning up towards the high knoll overlooking Massacre Bay. This road ran up the incline
of the knoll and down the other side, turning to the right towards Chichagof Bay.
49. ADC FR ATTU 43—439 2
ND
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996
Massacre Bay, 5/28/43. This picture taken from the top of the incline of the high knoll
overlooking Massacre Bay, looking northeast down the road, shows the road being built
by the Engineers up the incline of this knoll. This road led to Chichagof Bay. Attention is
called to the muddy condition of the ground which made the building of the road very
difficult. It was necessary to dig down from 6 to 8 feet to reach ground solid enough to
make a base for the road, in some particularly muddy spots.
50. ADC FR ATTU 43—441 2
ND
LT FERRIS P. COPPER 0-469996
Massacre Bay, 6/1/43. This picture take from the top of the incline of the high knoll
overlooking Massacre Bay, looking northeast down the road, shows the road being built
by the Engineer’s up the incline of this knoll. This road led to Chichagof Bay. Attention
is called to the muddy condition of the ground which made the building of the road very
difficult. It was necessary to dig down from 6 to 8 feet to reach ground solid enough to
make a base for the road in some particular muddy spots.
51. ADC FR ATTU 43—460 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
Holtz Bay, 5/25/43. This picture shows the pole line construction over the creek on the
southeast end of Holtz Bay. In order to get the wires high enough so tractors and trailers
could pass beneath it was necessary to tie two poles together. Notice the number of wires
on this one line leading from the switchboard toward the forces on Chichagof Bay.
52. ADC FR ATTU 43—465 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
East Arm of Holtz Bay, 5/25/43. Looking southwest from the top of the ridge between
the East arm of Holtz Bay and Chichagof Bay this picture shows the valley and beach in
the East arm of Holtz Bay. On the beach are seen supplies unloaded from landing barges
from the West Arm of Holtz Bay for troops in the East Arm of Holtz Bay and for those
advancing toward Chichagof Bay. In the foreground can be seen part of the Japanese
camp established when they were working on the runway seen in the middle of the
picture. This camp consisted of caves dug into the ground and several wooden barracks
and pyramidal tents camouflaged into the ground. The round marks mark the location of
the pyramidal tents which were burned by the Japanese when they evacuated the area.
Along the ridge next to the beach can be seen several trenches overlooking the beach and
bay. Machine gun and artillery emplacements were also located in this area. Along the
base of the ridge on the other side of the valley were located several Japanese trenches,
caves for supplies, camouflaged barracks and gun emplacements. The darkened are in the

back near the runway are bomb craters from both aerial and naval bombings before and
during the attack on Attu.
53. ADC FR ATTU 43—466 T/4 GEORGE F. NOLAND, 37021329
East Arm of Holtz Bay, 5/25/43. Looking southwest from the top of the ridge between
the East arm of Holtz Bay and Chichagof Bay this picture shows the valley and beach in
the East arm of Holtz Bay. On the beach are seen supplies unloaded from landing barges
from the West Arm of Holtz Bay for troops in the East Arm of Holtz Bay and for those
advancing toward Chichagof Bay. In the foreground can be seen part of the Japanese
camp established when they were working on the runway seen in the middle of the
picture. This camp consisted of caves dug into the ground and several wooden barracks
and pyramidal tents camouflaged into the ground. The round marks mark the location of
the pyramidal tents which were burned by the Japanese when they evacuated the area.
Along the ridge next to the beach can be seen several trenches overlooking the beach and
bay. Machine gun and artillery emplacements were also located in this area. Along the
base of the ridge on the other side of the valley were located several Japanese trenches,
caves for supplies, camouflaged barracks and gun emplacements. The darkened are in the
back near the runway are bomb craters from both aerial and naval bombings before and
during the attack on Attu.

Subject Terms

Airplane Crashes
Artillery—Japanese—World War II
Attu Island
Barges
Barracks—Japanese—World War II
Bell (U.S. Transport)
Camps—Military—World War II
Construction Equipment
Drums (Containers)—Storage
Firearms
Landing Craft
Motor trucks
North Coast (U.S. Transport)
Tractors
Tugboats and Towing
US Army—Artillery
US Army—Personnel
US Army—Equipment and supplies
US Army—Uniforms

People

Hollingsworth, Charles (Captain)
Cantley (Captain)
McDonald (Staff Sergeant)
Klatman (Lieutenant)

Photographers

US Army
Mancuso, Vincent PFC
Copper, Ferris P. 2
nd
LT
Wallace, Vincent A. T/5
Noland, George F. T/4