Marines, following the rapid Japanese retreat northward on Okinawa, pause for a moments rest at the base of a Japanese war memorial. They are (on steps) Pfc. F. O. Snowden; Navy Pharmacist's Mate, 2nd class R. Martin; (on monument, left to right) Pvt. J. T. Walton, Pvt. R. T. Ellenberg, Pfc. Clyde Brown, Pvt. Robb Brawner. Photo was taken during the battle for Okinawa." April 12, 1945

African american marines on okinawa

First flag on Guam col.

Here is a story behind these photos:
I have recently been blessed to have these in my possession.
These photos were in a burnt out building and dug out of the garbage.
This fire was in an apartment complex and there was literally tons of garbage thrown away and these were saved by a family member of mine.
My boy and I are war nuts in a way.My family knows this lol. Old things and the internet are my thing. So I thought it was ironic for me to get a hold of these photos. I believe it was for me to put them out there for the world to see.

I do not know the people in the photos.I wish I would of had the chance though.So I thought this was the best I can do for them.That is to let people know they served for a great cause.

If any one knows anyone please reply.
