Recollections of a Relic Hunter (Okinawa)
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During my last deployment to Okinawa Japan, Saturday mornings were a very special time for me. Short years ago, I was
able to experience such enjoyable experiences with my comrades in Relic Hunting Dwayne and Major B as we travelled the
World War 2 Battlefields of Okinawa.
I knew that I had to write down the feelings and stories of our adventures exploring such historic places as Wana Ridge,
Kunishi Ridge and the final assault at Cape Kiyan.
This E-book describes those adventures and includes many never before seen photographs I've collected over the years,
I offer this to you to enjoy and learn about this small aspect of the War and Okinawa in particular.
Click on Picture below for Ebook. Chapter 1 Cape Kiyan & Kuniyoshi; now locked and loaded! With more to follow downrange shortly!
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- Semper Fi,
Bob Wilke
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All photos in the gallery are free for copy (except for a select few), check back from time to time as I will be scanning in more photos from veterans albums I have on hand as time and equipment permits. Feel free to send me any of your photographs that you wish to be posted, I’d be happy to add them for everyone’s enjoyment!
RECENT LINK ADDITIONS :
-Tour report of last remaining WW2 LSM - Now in Blog!
Ever wonder what it was like to be a Bomb Disposal Man on Guadacanal during the War?
Now you don't have to! Click below to read Lt Chewing's account courtesy of the Disposaleer Magazine!
Latest news Sept 2008: Battle of Okinawa LSM from Jacksonville Daily News. 
Don't believe in Ghosts? Read about the Ghosts of the Battleship North Carolina which served in every major Pacific battle including Okinawa.
By Allsion Perkins, Our State Magazine Oct 2008 issue (PDF file)
Coming Soon - Field Trip to Marine Corps Ordnance Disposal UXO unit
(I knocked this out, just have to type and post it! - Bob)
-New Battle of Okinawa veteran audio profile - GySgt ret. "Hooch" Henry 
Metal Detecting Code of Ethics you should follow
No leaving of holes and trash you dug up behind.
Always ask permission to hunt private land.
Absolutely stay away from Tomb and Historical Areas!
If you are asked to leave a place, just say, "Okay, sorry." and leave.
Avoid confrontation with the authorities.
Don't steal your friend's spots
Abide by all foreign, U.S. and local laws
Leave UXO and lethal ojects in place. Mark if possible!
Use common sense and consideration for others when detecting.
Be responsible
Use thoughtfulness, consideration, and courtesy at all times. Let somebody know where your going in case something happens.
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I’ve added a forum to the site as I hope we can shoot the breeze, answer questions or I hope have some of the relic hunters hunting the Okinawa and other Pacific battlefields post about current events.
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