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Artillery survey crew of 10th Marines with 3 captured Japanese battle flags

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Description

Artillery survey crew of 10th Marines with 3 captured Japanese battle flags.Survey crew caught in middle of huge Japanese banzai charge at Battle of Saipan. Robert A. Earle, in center front, commanding officer of survey crew

Credit

Family of Captain Robert A. Earle, C&GS;

Display Date

13-Jul-44

Location

Saipan, Marianas Islands

Collection

Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey
War Service
World War II

Keywords

War Service
World War II
Marine Corps Service
Artillery