14-203 garand Picture of the Day - Naha, Okinawa

[Mark in Rochester]

Two Sherman tanks move into position as the U.S. Marines advance on Naha, the capital city of Okinawa, during the closing months of World War II. Pfc. Harold Tayler, Company C, 1st Battalion, 29th Marine Regiment, 6th Marine Division who now lives in Lake Suzy, Fla. received the Silver Star for his exploits during the Battle for Half Moon Hill on Okinawa.



Pfc. Harold Tyler of Port Charlotte fought on the front lines with the 6th Marine Division during the 82-day Battle of Okinawa. He is pictured with a Purple Heart he received and a copy of his honorable discharge. Sun photo by Don Moore

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