016377
Photograph 016377 Second World War, 1939-1945New Britain. US marines on the LCI (landing craft, infantry) about to disembark at Cape Gloucester.
016378 Accession Number: 016378
Description
New Britain. The last church service held on board the LCI (landing craft, infantry) before the US marines landed at Cape Gloucester. It is being conducted by Sergeant W. Tatum of Coaling, Alabama. Note anti-aircraft gunner at his post during the prayers.
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Accession Number
016378
Photographer
Gordon Herbert Short
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Negative
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Date Made
31 December 1943
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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