US Marines burrowing in the volcanic sand on the beach of Iwo Jima, Japan, 20 Feb 1945; note LST-264 and Mount Suribachi in background

Caption     US Marines burrowing in the volcanic sand on the beach of Iwo Jima, Japan, 20 Feb 1945; note LST-264 and Mount Suribachi in background ww2dbase
Photographer    Unknown
Source    ww2dbaseUnited States Marine Corps
Identification Code   109634
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Photo Size 843 x 684 pixels
Photos on Same Day 20 Feb 1945
Photos at Same Place Iwo Jima, Japan
Added By C. Peter Chen
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1. LT. JOHN B. BARBER USNR Retired says:
13 Dec 2008 08:06:42 AM

WOULD LOVE TO SEE PICTURES OF USS LSM 47 OR NEWS ON RED 1 BEACH FEB 19th @1402-1411.

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