firefighter Posted December 1, 2019 Share #1 Posted December 1, 2019 These photos came from a larger grouping of photos from a Marine. The Marine was a photographer durn WW2. These are pictures of Wake Island defender & commander of the 1st Marine Defense BN. Shows the major after his release. Sent from my moto z4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted December 1, 2019 Share #2 Posted December 1, 2019 Thanks for posting. Great photos. After all the damage they did to the initial Japanese attempts to take the island its lucky he survived. I think some defenders were executed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wharfmaster Posted December 1, 2019 Share #3 Posted December 1, 2019 Navy Cross recipient for the epic defense of Wake. Well done General, rest in peace. Wharf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted December 1, 2019 Thank you. SUNDANCE I think you are right about some being executed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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