Unidentified Para-Marine, World War II

Title

Unidentified Para-Marine, World War II

Description

Black and white image of a young man in an Army uniform. He has short hair, which is brushed up and back. On his left shoulder is a paratroopers patch above sergeant's stripes, and he wears a bar indicating a number of medals awarded over his left breast pocket, above which is a paratroopers pin. The Marine Corps emblem of eagle, globe, and anchor is visible on the upper left lapel of his collar. The name and location of the photographer is stamped on the photo. This image is part of the Herbert E. McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who also collected images of local life from other photographers.

[front] [stamp] All proofs must be returned. Tasker Studio, Hillsboro, Ore. [back] [pencil] U. S. Marine Corps. Para-marines. c. 1945.

Identifier

WCMpic_014665

Creator

Unidentified photographer, Tasker Studio, Hillsboro, Oregon

Subject

Marines--Insignia

Marines

World War, 1939-1945

Parachute troops

Military History & Science

Spatial Coverage

Hillsboro, Oregon

Language

English

Date Created

circa 1945

Date

1945

Medium

gelatin silver prints

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.

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Type

Still Image

Source

Washington County Museum