Close-Up of Dead Soldier

Title

Close-Up of Dead Soldier

Subject

United States. Navy; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Japan; War casualties--Photographs

Description

The image is a close up of a dead Japanese soldier. His uniform shirt is rucked up towards his neck and the side of his face is torn open. 53 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph. 

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Abstract

A close-up of a dead Japanese soldier with injury to his face.

Date

circa 1945

Is Part Of

36

Extent

4.5 x 3.5"

Type

Photograph

Identifier

CPL-UKLEJA-scrapbook-036-CW02

Citation

“Close-Up of Dead Soldier,” Chicopee Archives Online, accessed March 5, 2026, https://www.chicopeepubliclibrary.org/archives/items/show/9518.