17-6-19 Garand Picture of the Day - Buna, Papua New Guinea

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American reconnaissance patrol from the platoon of Cpl. Gordon Oeff (front, 3L) (including Pvt. John J. Pershing, front 2L, 3rd cousin to Gen. John "Blackjack" Pershing) pose for a picture after returning from a dangerous mission during the fight for control of New Guinea.


Location: Buna, Papua New Guinea

Date taken: 1943

Photographer: George Strock

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