80-G-205700

80-G-205700

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Summary

Army troops land on Bougainville on 5 January 1944, to reinforce U.S. Marines on the island. Landing craft have had parent ship hull numbers blacked out for security purposes. Note members of Marine machinegun unit watching the soldiers come ashore.

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05/01/1944
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U.S. Navy
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Public Domain

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