US Marines examining the area, Tinian, 1944
Gift in memory of Sgt. Lyle E. Eberspecher
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Photograph. United States Marine commanding officer holding a pair of binoculars to his chest while several other Marines stand around him. Official caption on front: "Tinian USMC Photo No. 10-7." Tinian, Mariana Islands. 23 July 1944
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07/23/1944
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This collection consists of approximately 1700 official military photographs that were reproduced by the Official Photos Company of Hollywood. Referred to as The War's Greatest Photographs, many of these photographs have been featured in magazines and books and many of the originals can be found in the United States National Archives and Records Administration. The images feature every theater and branch of the military in various campaigns and battles throughout World War II.
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Tinian
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Marines (Military personnel)--Tinian
Marines (Military personnel)--Tinian
Military uniforms--American--Tinian
Binoculars--Tinian