Elroy Gravelle and friend, sleeping in uniform
Title
Elroy Gravelle and friend, sleeping in uniform
Description
Black and white image of a number of men lounging beneath a tree while others in the background stare out over a body of water. Trees and groundcover in the image appear to be more reminiscent of the Pacific Northwest than the South Pacific. During World War II, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, much of the 41st Infantry Division was deployed to protect the coasts of Washington and Oregon against a possible Japanese invasion. In 1942, the Division was deployed overseas, including the band, and saw service in the South Pacific. Elroy Gravelle, to the left of the image, was a long-time Portland area resident who enlisted in the National Guard as a musician in 1940.
[front][pen] Me --> Elroy. Romig. [back][pen] Band sleeping while engineers build pontoon bridge. [stamped] Elroy Gravelle
Date Created
circa 1941-1942
Subject
Soldiers
World War, 1939-1945
United States--Armed Forces
United States. Army--Military life
Military bands
Gravelle, Elroy
Romig, Chet
United States History
Military History & Science
Arts & Entertainment (General)
Place
Washington, United States
Medium
photographic prints
Language
English
Identifier
WCMpic_011898
Rights
Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.
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Source
Robert L. Benson Research Library, Five Oaks Museum
Type
Still Image