Description: An official Marine Corps WW2 photo developed by the Grogan Photo Co, which likely produced this photo shortly after WW2 ended. This photo is from the Saipan campaign.Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original and in good vintage condition. Please see photos. A Marine wearing a helmet and heavy gear stands at a makeshift post office window labeled "4th Marine Div." on Saipan in the Mariana Islands. Two men on the other side of the window, wearing military attire, assist with a transaction involving mail or money orders.The Battle of Saipan was a significant campaign during World War II, taking place between June and July 1944. The strategic location of Saipan made it crucial for the United States to capture it, as it provided a base for operations in the Pacific and brought American forces closer to Japan. The 4th Marine Division played a critical role in the successful capture of the island.Visible signs in the photo include "Post Office," "4th Marine Div.," and "Saipan Mariana Is." The photo is labeled with "Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo."
Price: 23 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-21T07:31:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: military, Pacific, soldiers, mail, communication, battle, World
Theme: conflicts & wars, militaria, history, people
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1944
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 3.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
