| Place | Asia: Japan, Okinawa |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | P00599.006 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white |
| Physical description | Black & white |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
OKINAWA, 1945. WITH A STEEL HELMET FOR A PILLOW AND THE CORAL GROUND FOR A BED, A SIXTH DIVISION ...
Description
OKINAWA, 1945. WITH A STEEL HELMET FOR A PILLOW AND THE CORAL GROUND FOR A BED, A SIXTH DIVISION MARINE AND 'FRIEND' TAKE A WELL-EARNED REST IN FRONT OF A 105MM HOWITZER ON OKINAWA. THE TIRED ARTILLERYMAN IS PRIVATE JOHN W. EMMONS. THE DOG IS A UNIT MASCOT. US OFFICE OF WAR INFORMATION PICTURE 498143. (DONOR: K. ATKINSON).