Sgt. John C. Clark...and S/Sgt. Ford M. Shaw...(left to right) clean their rifles in bivouac area alongside the East West Trail, Bougainville. They are members of Co. E, 25th Combat Team, 93rd Division..." April 4, 1944. Lt. Schuman. 111-SC-364565
U.S. Marine `Raiders' and their dogs, which are used for scouting and running messages, starting off for the jungle front lines on Bougainville." T.Sgt. J. Sarno, ca. November/December 1943. 127-GR-84-68407
note the carbine sling
Troops during Bougainville campaign to take the Solomon Islands during WWII.
Location: Solomon Islands
Date taken: 1943
Photographer: William C. Shrout
Weary GIs resting, drinking from canteen, during Bougainville campaign to take Solomon Islands during WWII.
Location: Solomon Islands
Date taken: 1943
Photographer: William C. ShroutInformation
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