WORLD WAR II GYRENE PHOTO ALBUM
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The photos on this page are from the album of Les Groshong. Les took them in late 1942 while he served with the 8th Marines on Guadalcanal. The photos are a unique record, because most Marines were prohibited from owning cameras, especially in combat zones. Fortunately, Les disobeyed this order, & we have his photos today.

(above) Marines of the Radio Section, HQ Co. 3/8 in front of a jeep. L–R Troy Ellison, George Kern (KIA Tarawa) R.G.W. Johnson (KIA Saipan) Guadalcanal–1942

(above) Marines of the Wire Section, HQ Co. 3/8 pose with a captured Japanese helmet and machine gun. Three of the Marines still have the M1917A1 helmet, and all are wearing the summer service uniform. The Marine sitting in the center holds an M1 rifle, which is interesting since the Corps had not yet begun issuing this weapon. Guadalcanal–1942

(above) Bill Bennett HQ Co 3/8 (KIA Saipan) Guadalcanal–1942

(above) A Marine on a ridge, Guadalcanal-1942 The thick jungle and rugged terrain is evident in this photo.

(above) A muddy jungle trail on Guadalcanal–1942 The Marines of 3/8 called this path, "Main Street."

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