Description: This original photo is from a collection of photos from a soldier named Jim who served in World War II with the 125th Radio Intelligence Co, 41st Division. They were responsible for intercepting, analyzing, and decoding enemy communications. Jim's photos span the period of 1944-1945. All photos appear to have been taken by him or his friends, and very well could be one of a kind images. Some have stamps on their backs showing they were cleared by military censors, and others appear to have been developed in the U.S. after the war. Type & Size: A 3x4.5 original photograph. Condition: Good to fair condition. Some of these images have dented edges or missing corners from age and their prior life in a 1940s scrapbook. Please see photos. The photo depicts a burial vault in Okinawa, captured in 1945 during World War II. The scene features overgrown foliage surrounding a stone structure, likely marking a burial site. A soldier is seen in the foreground, seemingly contemplating or documenting the site, which conveys the solemnity of the moment. This image is part of a unique collection of photographs taken by a soldier named Jim, who served during the war. Okinawa was a critical battleground in the Pacific theater, resulting in significant losses and shaping the course of the war. The campaign was marked by intense fighting and shifted the momentum towards Allied forces. Photographs like this one provide crucial insights into the experiences of soldiers and the regeneration of landscapes ravaged by war. The mention of a burial vault adds a layer of gravity, illustrating the human cost of conflict and the historical events that took place in that region. Text on the back of the photo states: "Jap burial vault on Okinawa '45." This indicates the location and time frame of the image, highlighting its importance in understanding the military history of Okinawa during World War II. No additional identifiable names or signs appear in the photograph.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-18T14:57:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: burial vault, Okinawa, soldier, war memorial, history, conflict
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, patriots, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1945
Size: 3x4.5
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1