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    Commemoration ceremonies held for the 75th Anniversary of Guadalcanal at Honiara, Solomon Islands [Image 3 of 32]

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    A U.S. Marine in dress uniform stands at attention beside a granite memorial monument dedicated to Americans and their allies who died during the Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II. He is holding a red USMC ceremonial color guard flag. The memorial inscription indicates it was constructed by the United States of America to honor those who lost their lives between 7 August 1942 and 9 February 1943.

    SOLOMON ISLANDS

    08.07.2017

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle      

    U.S. Coast Guard Oceania

    A U.S. Marine Corps honor guard member is shown during a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Guadalcanal at U.S. Memorial Skyline Hill, in Honiara, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, Aug. 7, 2017. The Battle of Guadalcanal was the first major offensive by Allied forces against Japan and began Aug. 7, 1942, when over 11,000 Marines landed on the island. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle/Released)

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    Date Taken: 08.07.2017
    Date Posted: 08.15.2017 22:38
    Photo ID: 3677113
    VIRIN: 170807-G-XD768-1018
    Resolution: 5328x3840
    Size: 3.92 MB
    Location: SB
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    Two U.S. Marine Corps sergeants in dress uniform stand at attention in front of a memorial plaque dedicated to Americans and allies who lost their lives during the Guadalcanal Campaign (7 August 1942 – 9 February 1943). The memorial inscription states it was constructed by the United States of America as a tribute to those who perished. The foreground Marines are slightly out of focus, drawing attention to the memorial plaque in the background.
    A U.S. Marine in dress uniform stands at attention beside a granite memorial monument dedicated to Americans and their allies who died during the Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II. He is holding a red USMC ceremonial color guard flag. The memorial inscription indicates it was constructed by the United States of America to honor those who lost their lives between 7 August 1942 and 9 February 1943.
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