firefighter 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundance 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wharfmaster 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firefighter Posted December 1, 2019 Thank you. SUNDANCE I think you are right about some being executed. ASMIC #1098 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
