Canines of the QM War Dog platoon were used on Biak Island, off the coast of New Guinea, to track down Japanese hidden in caves and jungle fastness.  One of these dogs is seen here, at the order to attack, straining at the leash.  July 18, 1944.  (Army)
NARA FILE #:  111-SC-191760
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  869

War Dog Platoon

Out of the gaping mouths of Coast Guard and Navy Landing Craft, rose the great flow of invasion supplies to the blackened sands of Iwo Jima, a few hours after the Marines had wrested their foothold on the vital island.  1945.  PhoM2c. Paul Queenan.  (Coast Guard)
Exact Date Shot Unknown
NARA FILE #:  026-G-4098
WAR &amp; CONFLICT BOOK #:  856

Unloading Supplies at Iwo Jima

Marine Pfc. Douglas Lightheart (right) cradles his 30-cal. machine gun in his lap, while he and his buddy Pfc. Gerald Churchby take time out for a cigarette, while mopping up the enemy on Peleliu Is. September 14, 1944. Cpl. H. H. Clements. (Marine Corps)
NARA FILE #:  127-N-97628
WAR &amp; CONFLICT #:  874