Christmas 1955 |
"King Kong" Company, 508th RCT hosted a Christmas party
for
children of a nearby orphanage. Only a few personalities are known, please
advise
Jumpmaster if you can identify others. |
![](../../images/odyssey/japan/blum_beppu_09_2_small.jpg)
Holiday Decorations
set in corner |
![](../../images/odyssey/japan/blum_beppu_01_2_small.jpg)
Gift Giving
by unidentified dependent wife |
![](../../images/odyssey/japan/blum_beppu_02_2_small.jpg)
Smiles
say it all |
![](../../images/odyssey/japan/blum_beppu_03_2_small.jpg)
Comparison
of gifts |
![](../../images/odyssey/japan/blum_beppu_04_2_small.jpg)
Dependent
child and guests |
![](../../images/odyssey/japan/blum_beppu_06_2_small.jpg)
MSgt William Blum, Mrs. Pearl (both at left) and SFC Garcia |
![](../../images/odyssey/japan/blum_beppu_07_2_small.jpg)
SFC Robert Garrett |
![](../../images/odyssey/japan/blum_beppu_13_2_small.jpg)
Dependent Children |
![](../../images/odyssey/japan/blum_beppu_10_2_small.jpg)
Sgt & Mrs. Fairbanks sit in front of company guidon pennants |
![](../../images/odyssey/japan/blum_beppu_12_2_small.jpg)
Chopsticks and Christmas cheer |
![](../../images/odyssey/japan/blum_beppu_17_2_small.jpg)
MSgt Horace Pearl (left) and his wife (white blouse) |
![](../../images/odyssey/japan/blum_beppu_14_2_small.jpg)
(l-r) SFC Robert Garrett, SFC John Garcia and SFC Donald
Brinkle |
(photos courtesy Fitz Blum) |