15-005 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

Leathernecks get their first good look at a new base in the South Pacific from a Higgins boat. These Marines made the initial landing with full pack, rifles BAR's and other equipment essential to a landing party. Samoa Area - October 1942

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[RudyN]

Is the guy with the Brodie helmet one of the crew members of the Higgins boat? I didn't see any equipment on him.

[Paul S.]

It's a safe bet he is. He also has his name written on the back of his shirt.