Fred Greguras, a former US Marine, came to Qingdao to trace the footsteps of the 6th Marine Division stationed here in Qingdao (Tsingtao) back in 1945 at the end of World War II to assist Chiang Kai-Shek’s government in the surrender and disarmament of Japanese troops.
This report by Fred Greguras (UPDATED 9/6/2020) is intended to provide some context for the location of Marine billets in Tsingtao from 1945-49. The primary purpose of this compilation is to help find Marine Corps historical places when visiting Qingdao (Tsingtau). Additions and corrections are welcomed. The 6th Marine Division less the 4th Marine regiment…
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New York Bar – Qingdao Old Town 1940
TsingTao New York Bar photographed in 1940 by Harold “Harry” Carrico, a former United States Naval Officer on the SS Pike (a.k.a. Submarine 173), prior to the Japanese strike on Pearl Harbor, Oahu Island, Hawaii on 7 December 1941.
Need a ride? As all residents and travelers to Qingdao should know it is nearly impossible to get a taxi from 8:00am to 9:00am or 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The city’s public transportation system offers a reliable alternative, especially with the new Metro set to open 2014.