U.S. Marine Cpl. Frank S. Wright, a WWII veteran and World War II survivor, poses in front of the memorial fountain alongside Guam WWII survivors during the Hågat memorial in Hågat, Guam, July 19, 2024. Hågat, previously known as Agat during WWII, was one of landing sites for the American invasion back in 1944. Wright served as a member of the 4th Marine Raiders Special Forces fighting in WWII battles such as Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Guam, and Iwo Jima. This memorial service is one of many held across the island to commemorate the 80th liberation of Guam during WWII. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)
Date Taken: | 07.19.2024 |
Date Posted: | 07.21.2024 21:05 |
Photo ID: | 8541974 |
VIRIN: | 240719-M-UG963-1273 |
Resolution: | 5184x3456 |
Size: | 1.52 MB |
Location: | HåGAT, GU |
Web Views: | 19 |
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