Photograph
Marines Training with Springfield Rifles
Overhead view of U.S. Marines firing rifles, possibly at a Marine Corps rifle range. |
Image ID: | 69945 |
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Creation Date: | 1941 |
Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
City: | La Jolla(?) |
County: | |
State: | California |
Collection Name: | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 563, pg.25 |
Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
Original caption reads: "Marines firing Springfield rifles at targets 300 yards away in prone position. While at rifle range each Marine recruit has his own instructor or coach. The Marine at right is expert rifleman coach of Marine firing from position No. 1. The stripe on his sleeve indicates First Class Private." The original caption includes the name "Houston," but this likely refers to an IH branch house. Other photographs in this series are identified as "La Jolla Range." |
Hats |
Firearms |
Marines |
Military training camps |
Military uniforms |
World War, 1939-1945 |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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