Sign Along Highway

Sign Along Highway

United States. Marine Corps; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific area

The image shows a shirtless soldier standing next to a sign on what appears to be a beach or field in front of a forest. The sign reads, "Bougainville. To our very good friends the fighting marines we dedicate this highway marine drive built by 53rd N.C.B.I. 1st M.A.C." 880 is printed in black ink on the back of the photograph.

A sign dedicating a highway to the marine corps who built it.

circa 1945

40

4.5 x 3.5"

Photograph

CPL-UKLEJA-scrapbook-040-05