Recon Co., 2nd Batt., 6th Marine Division Marines raise a small American flag on top of highest point on Senaga Shima and show their joy.June 14, 1945(rudeerude)

6th Marine Division

Marine uses Japanese gas mask to search smoke filled Japanese cave. Marines of B Co. were pinned down for half a day by a nambu operating from this cave. Okinawa - June 10, 1945.

Marine uses Japanese gas mask

Putting the Bourne cylinders on the gunners is a job for the assistant operators. After helping the gunners into the carrying straps, they open the nitrogen release valves if the target is immediate. In this case it was. July 1944 - Pavuvu, Russell Island