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    Under the Southern Cross on Guadalcanal [Image 1 of 5]

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    This is a promotional graphic for the U.S. Army Reserve 215th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment based in New Orleans, LA, advertising an upcoming story titled 'Under the Southern Cross on Guadacanal.' The graphic features a World War II-era account from soldier Adolph (Al) Bernacki, a Polish-speaking native of East Chicago who fought in the South Pacific. It includes a vintage photograph, military medals, and unit insignia patches.

    TAMPA, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES

    03.01.2015

    Photo by Master Sgt. Timothy Lawn 

    215th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    215th MPAD - History article ad
    Under the Southern Cross on Guadalcanal- Cpl. Adolph "Al" Bernacki's Army service in WWII.

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    Date Taken: 03.01.2015
    Date Posted: 03.01.2015 19:08
    Photo ID: 1792210
    VIRIN: 150301-A-WQ129-001
    Resolution: 3800x2189
    Size: 3.78 MB
    Location: TAMPA, FLORIDA, US
    Web Views: 46
    Downloads: 1

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    This is a promotional graphic for the U.S. Army Reserve 215th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment based in New Orleans, LA, advertising an upcoming story titled 'Under the Southern Cross on Guadacanal.' The graphic features a World War II-era account from soldier Adolph (Al) Bernacki, a Polish-speaking native of East Chicago who fought in the South Pacific. It includes a vintage photograph, military medals, and unit insignia patches.
    An elderly man sits at an outdoor picnic table in a park, smiling while holding a framed commemorative portrait of himself as a young soldier. A black cap on the table is visibly labeled 'World War II Army Veteran.' The setting appears to be a sunny day in a park with Spanish moss-draped trees in the background.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a young man crouching on sandy ground in front of damaged or fallen palm fronds. The image appears to be from the mid-20th century based on photographic style, clothing, and paper aging. The setting suggests a tropical or subtropical location, possibly a military or wartime context given the environment.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing three people standing outdoors in front of a wooden clapboard building during winter, with snow visible on the ground. The central figure is wearing a U.S. military uniform with a garrison cap, flanked by a man in a civilian suit and a woman in a dark coat. The photo appears to date from the World War II era based on the uniform style and overall aesthetic.
    A sepia-toned archival photograph showing a young man in a military uniform standing in front of a clapboard-sided building. The uniform and style are consistent with mid-20th century U.S. Army dress. The photo shows significant age-related damage including cracks, tears, and emulsion loss.

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