U.S. PT boat crewmen with a German prisoner of war in probably Normandy, France, circa 1944
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U.S. PT (Patrol Torpedo) boat crewmen posing for picture on deck with German prisoner of war (POW); one crewman possibly pointing M1 carbine rifle at POW's head. Normandy, France. Circa 1944
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1944
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From the service of James Christian Mountcastle, XO (Executive Officer) of RON 35 (Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 35). He was captain of the boat PT-516 "The Flying Gini." Every photograph in the collection has a stamp on back reading "WWII-1944. PT Boat Squadron 35. Lt. J.C. Mountcastle."
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Normandie
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Group portraits--France
Sailors--American--France
Military officers--American--France
Prisoners of war--German--France
Military uniforms--German--France