WORLD WAR II GYRENE PHOTO ALBUM
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The following four photos show Colonel Robert Scherr, USMC, as a young officer during World War II. He joined the Marine Corps in World War II and served as a Judge Advocate General with the 1st Marine Division. Colonel Scherr was a three war career Marine who retired in 1969. After retirement, Col Scherr worked for the US Postal Service until his untimely death in 1984. Like so many of America's heroes, his final resting place is in Arlington National Cemetery. These photos are all courtesy of Col Scherr's son, Steve.
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(above) 2ndLt Robert A. Scherr poses with a Thompson Submachine Gun at MCB, Quantico early in World War II. |
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(left) Lieutenant Scherr on Guadalcanal – late 1942. He served in the 1st MarDiv Staff Judge Advocate section during World War II and participated in four campaigns.
This picture shows the effect of humidity and tropical heat on the negative.
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(left) Lieutenant Scherr in Australia–
early 1943.
After the brutal campaign for Guadalcanal, the 1st MarDiv was sent to Melbourne for rest and recuperation. The division was shot through with malaria. The Old Breed spent almost a year in Australia. Many of the Marines felt it was the best time of their lives.
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(left) A fine studio portrait of Capt Scherr taken late in World War II. In addition to Guadalcanal, he served in on New Guinea, Peleliu and Okinawa with the 1st MarDiv.
To learn more about Col Scherr's long service as a Marine, visit the Scherr family website.
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