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Rescue Squad

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A cordon of GI's work together in water to move a submerged jeep to the beach of Leyte Island.

Date Created:
November 1944
Creator:
Signal Corps Photography Lab

Publication Information

Creator Signal Corps Photography Lab
Date Created November 1944

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number PH 100.145A

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012B2I
Legacy ID
WHi 67465

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