Photograph
Tropical Inn
Soldiers and officers relax in the "Tropical Inn," a tent that has seating and a raised wooden floor, at Saidor, New Guinea (present day Papua New Guinea). The soldiers are, (left to right) Lieutenant Otto Shild of Gooding, Idaho, Sergeant Bill Howard of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Sergeant Edwin Morse of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Corporal Edward Kukkola of Kelso, Washington, Corporal Frank Schroeder of La Crosse, Wisconsin and Private First Class Dorrison Buros of Viroqua, Wisconsin. |
Image ID: | 100180 |
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Creation Date: | 02 03 1944 |
Creator Name: | Doyle, Robert |
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Collection Name: | Robert Doyle papers, 1935-1974, 1995 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | M99-114, box 8, roll 25, neg 2506 |
Original Dimensions: | 2.375 x 2.375 inches |
Robert Doyle was a civilian war correspondent for the Milwaukee Journal during World War II, covering the experiences of Wisconsin troops in the 32nd "Red Arrow" Division, an infantry division of the United States Army National Guard. The "Red Arrow" Division consisted mainly of soldiers from Wisconsin and Michigan. |
Portraits, Group |
Trees |
Tents |
Armed Forces |
Military camps |
Military uniforms |
Officers |
World War, 1939-1945 |
Men |
Outdoor photography |
Relaxation |
Signs and signboards |
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