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George Strock1943
LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States
American reconnaissance patrol from the platoon of Cpl. Gordon Oeff (front, 3L) (including Pvt. John J. Pershing, front 2L, 3rd cousin to Gen. John "Blackjack" Pershing) pose for a picture after returning from a dangerous mission during the fight for control of New Guinea.
Details
- Date: 1943
- Location: Buna, Papua New Guinea
- Physical Dimensions: B/W PRINT
- Subject Keywords: Buna, In Foreign Country, Personnel, Wars, Wwii, Us Armed Forces, Action, Gordon Oeff, John J. (Pvt) Pershing, New Guinea, 1940s
- Publisher: TimeLife
- Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
- Provider: LIFE
- Photographer: George Strock
- Original ID: TimeLife_image_582292
- Credits: LIFE
- Copyright: © Time Inc.
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