Montford Point Marines [Image 12 of 204]

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, UNITED STATES

05.01.1943

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kris Daberkoe 

Communication Directorate             

A group of the black volunteers in their dress uniforms, May 1943. Although a dress uniform was not a part of the regular equipment, most of the black Marines spend $54 out of their pay for what is generally considered the snappiest uniform in the armed services. (Photo by Roger Smith)

• Date Taken: 05.01.1943
• Date Posted: 08.09.2011 12:16
• Photo ID: 440780
• VIRIN: 430501-M-XX999-013
• Resolution: 1412x1086
• Size: 215.38 KB
• Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, US