John Denlinger was a Coxswain in Company A of the 533rd. His son, Ralph has been actively acquiring information about several different Army Amphibian units and is sending us the information. Thanks Ralph!

These photos were obtained from the Signal Corps photos located in the USAMHI (US Amry Military Historical Institute in Carlisle, PA). The first two photos show the “Swingphibians” band playing at a theater in Oro Bay, New Guinea on July 24th, 1944. The close up below shows CWO William Tesson of Medford Mass. of the 4th ESB playing trombone. Photos were taken by Signal Corp Pfc John A. Moore.

The photo above is of White Beach, Moratai Island, Halmahera Group. Air Corps Engineers arrive with heavy equipment for airstrip. Members of the 594th sand bag a ramp of an LST. Photo by Signal Corps T/4 Harold Neuman.

The photo above is a picture of Coxswain John Denlinger’s LCM A7, Company A 533rd off the coast of Mindinao, PI. around June 1945. The Engineer Miro Petric and Seaman was Christ Veris. Photo was taken by Stever Parris, Co A 533rd.