United States Army troops of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion disembarking the USS Elmore bound for the landing beaches at Leyte, Philippines, 20 Oct 1944.

Caption     United States Army troops of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion disembarking the USS Elmore bound for the landing beaches at Leyte, Philippines, 20 Oct 1944. ww2dbase
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Photos on Same Day 20 Oct 1944
Photos at Same Place Leyte, Philippines
Added By David Stubblebine
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1. Commenter identity confirmed David Stubblebine says:
29 Dec 2018 07:24:24 PM

Note LCVP landing craft circling near Elmore, awaiting their turn to load troops and then waiting for the signal to form waves.

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