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Silhouetted by Pacific sunrise, crosses mark graves of American soldiers who gave their lives to win small atoll on road to Philippines during WWII as Coast Guardsman stands in reverence w. his head bowed & cap in hand beside resting place of comrade.
Date taken:1944
Size:1280 x 853 pixels (17.8 x 11.8 inches)

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