13-005 Garand Picture of the Day

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Saipan Landing, 15 June 1944
"The first wave of Marines to hit the Saipan beach, take cover behind a sand dune while waiting for supporting waves to land and start the drive inland."

From the Photograph Collection (COLL/3948), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections

OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH





General Saito Burial, Saipan, 13 July 1944
"Marines found the body of Lieutenant General Yoshige Saito, in a cave above Tanapag on Saipan, and gave him a funeral with full military honors in accordance with the Geneva Convention code. Here Leathernecks prepare to lower the flag-draped coffin into its resting place.

From the Photograph Collection (COLL/3948), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections

OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH

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[Mike Haas]

I wonder how many Marines & GI's p***** on that grave??

[Bill Hollinger]

I'll bet not one and if they did would have felt the wrath of a CO.

[Mark in Rochester]

I'll bet not one and if they did would have felt the wrath of a CO.

Bill

I am not so sure -

Yes General Patton

and yes it is what you think

location: Rhine river

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

Yes General Patton

You have got to love G.S.P.

[Bill Hollinger]

Ha, You may be right. I thought of that when I posted but I think a river is a little different than a Japanese General's grave.

[Mike Haas]

Ha, You may be right. I thought of that when I posted but I think a river is a little different than a Japanese General's grave.

Bill - My Uncle Ray was on the 1st wave of Maines invading Saipan. On day 2 he was hit by mortar frags and lost his left arm from the shoulder down. I have no doubt he would have happily participated in "decorating" the Jap Generals grave.

Mike