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1st Anniversary Parade, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, 1943
Marines participate in a parade held in honor of the first anniversary of the Marine Corps' arrival in Northern Ireland.
From the Frederick and Henry Strybing Collection (COLL/5064) at the Marine Corps Archives and Special Collections
OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH
I never knew there was a US presence in Nothern Ireland....the things you learn everyday!
That's why I come here. To learn somthing every day.Quote:
Originally Posted by bearrowland
No truer words sir. I am hooked on history too, which is part of what draws me to these old warhorses!
2nd ID was there before the invasion. I think it might have even been that town pictured. I'll have to check.
For your viewing pleasure, here are previous pic threads in this forum with pics from the Army in North Ireland:
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....hlight=ireland
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....hlight=ireland
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....hlight=ireland
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....hlight=ireland
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....hlight=ireland
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....hlight=ireland
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread....hlight=ireland
Bob
Thanks!
Gotta love the "in the white" gas cylinders!
