11-342 garand Picture of theDay - Guam

[Mark in Rochester]

Flag Raising on Guam.
Location: Guam
Date taken: August 1944
Photographer: W. Eugene Smith




Old bronze plaque of the Marine Barracks with personnel in background.
Location: Guam
Date taken: August 1944
Photographer: W. Eugene Smith



photo courtesy of felixdaacat

Four U.S. Marines were awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions during the Battle of Guam: PFC Luther Skaggs Jr., PFC Frank Witek (posthumously), PFC Leonard F. Mason (posthumously) and Captain (later General) Louis H. Wilson, Jr..

Liberation Day continues to be celebrated on Guam every July 21.

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