Sergeant John J. Gavin posing in a foxhole on 'Bennett Island'.
Title
Sergeant John J . Gavin posing in a foxhole on 'Bennett Island '.
Notes
U.S . troops referred to Bigej Island as 'Bennett Island ' since its name was too difficult to pronounce .
Date Original
01/17/1945
Digital Format
image/jpeg
Access Restrictions and Permissions
No access restrictions. For permission to reproduce contact Central Connecticut State University, Center for Public Policy and Social Research at (860) 832-2976
Image Identifier
VHP2004/4.IIIb.34
Collection
Stanford R . Inman papers
Creator/Owner
Inman, Stanford R.
War or Conflict
World War, 1939-1945
Branch of Service
United States. Marine Corps
Unit of Service
United States . Marine Corps . Bombing Squadron 613 (VMB 613)
Status
Veteran
Donor
Inman, Stanford R.
Subject
World War, 1939-1945 Kwajalein Atoll, Battle of, Marshall Islands, 1944 World War, 1939-1945 -- Trench warfare Intrenchments
Geographic Location
Kwajalein Island (Marshall Islands)
Publisher
Central Connecticut State University. Center for Public Policy and Social Research
Relation
Veterans History Project (U.S.)
Original Format and Dimensions
Photograph ; bw ; 15.8 X 13 cm
Type of Resource
Still image
Citation
Stanford R. Inman papers. VHP2004/3. Veterans History Project; Central Connecticut State University, Center for Public Policy and Social Research
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