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WWII 125th RIC 1945 Japanese burial site Okinawa 1945 soldier memorial Photo

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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Item Specifics

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

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