Unidentified Para-Marine, World War II
Title
Unidentified Para-Marine, World War II
Description
Black and white image of a young man in an Army uniform. He has short hair, which is brushed up and back. On his left shoulder is a paratroopers patch above sergeant's stripes, and he wears a bar indicating a number of medals awarded over his left breast pocket, above which is a paratroopers pin. The Marine Corps emblem of eagle, globe, and anchor is visible on the upper left lapel of his collar. The name and location of the photographer is stamped on the photo. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.
[front] [stamp] All proofs must be returned. Tasker Studio, Hillsboro, Ore. [back] [pencil] U. S. Marine Corps. Para-marines. c. 1945.
Creator
Unidentified photographer, Tasker Studio, Hillsboro, Oregon
Date Created
circa 1945
Subject
Marines--Insignia
Marines
World War, 1939-1945
Parachute troops
Military History & Science
Place
Hillsboro, Oregon
Medium
gelatin silver prints
Language
English
Identifier
WCMpic_014665
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