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 ASMIC #1098 Link to post Share on other sites
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 post Share on other sites
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 In Peace and War, US Merchant Marine. WARNING: Dangerous Cargo. No Visitors, No Smoking, No Open Lights. Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter Posted December 1, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted December 1, 2019 Thank you. SUNDANCE I think you are right about some being executed. ASMIC #1098 Link to post Share on other sites
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