Unknown location,but what a sight.(rudeerude)

Beach is secure

CP scene, Betio, D+2: Col Shoup, center, with map case, confers with Maj Thomas Culhane, 2d Marines R-3, while Col Merritt A. Edson, Division chief of staff, stands in left background (hands on hips). Col Evans Carlson, an observer from the 4th Marine Division used as high-priced courier by Shoup, rests in the foreground. "Deo Vindice" texag57

Tarawa Leadership

PFC Marion Armond Westbrook. 1st Marines, K Co.3/5 , killed on Okinawa.(rudeerude)