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Post by Peter H » 04 Aug 2004, 13:19

Captured Japanese-Guadalcanal
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Post by Peter H » 04 Aug 2004, 13:23

Marine on Guadalcanal posing with rifle,note long bayonet.
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Post by Peter H » 04 Aug 2004, 13:25

Marine dugout Guadalcanal.
Pictured is PFC J.Bennett,KIA Saipan 1944.
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Post by Peter H » 04 Aug 2004, 13:32

Beached,and burning,Japanese transport,Guadalcanal
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Post by Peter H » 04 Aug 2004, 13:40

Letterhead of writing paper supplied to the Marines.
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Post by Peter H » 04 Aug 2004, 13:47

Stripped for the heat--nearly everyone caught malaria,and lost weight thru poor rations.Each Marine received an orange as a Xmas dinner treat.
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