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    Our Legacy: John L’Abbe, Battle of Tarawa hero [Image 1 of 2]

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    A black-and-white portrait photograph of a young man wearing a military-style garrison/side cap and a dark heavy overcoat or greatcoat. He is smiling broadly at the camera, suggesting an informal or candid pose. The image appears to be from the mid-20th century, likely World War II era, based on the uniform style and photographic quality.

    JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    01.14.2015

    Photo by 1st Lt. Sarah Mobilio 

    II Marine Expeditionary Force   

    John L. L'Abbe, native of Boise, Idaho, served with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division from 1942 to 1945. L'Abbe was hit in the legs by a grenade at the Battle of Tarawa. While lying on the beach injured, a Japanese officer tried to slay L'Abbe with his sword. L'Abbe seized the enemy's sword and killed him with it. The photo is courtesy of L'Abbe, who sent it in a letter addressed to 2nd Bn., 8th Marines, Nov. 18, 2014.

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    Date Taken: 01.14.2015
    Date Posted: 01.14.2015 15:12
    Photo ID: 1723560
    VIRIN: 150114-M-OM669-001
    Resolution: 551x651
    Size: 98.44 KB
    Location: JACKSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA, US
    Hometown: BOISE, IDAHO, US
    Web Views: 222
    Downloads: 5

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    A black-and-white portrait photograph of a young man wearing a military-style garrison/side cap and a dark heavy overcoat or greatcoat. He is smiling broadly at the camera, suggesting an informal or candid pose. The image appears to be from the mid-20th century, likely World War II era, based on the uniform style and photographic quality.
    A black-and-white newspaper photograph, credited to ACME news service, showing a smiling man lying down and holding what appears to be a small model airplane. The image is grainy and low resolution, consistent with mid-20th century newspaper print reproduction. The man appears to be in good spirits, possibly in a hospital bed or reclining position.

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