The Pacific in Wartime

American Nationals Again Under U.S. Protection [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Sgt. Mundell, U.S. Marines

Apprentice: This little Melanesian boy helps his elders build a warehouse for U.S. Marines at a SoPac base.
Saunders (U.S. Marine Corps)

As their island is occupied by U.S. troops, Nissan Islanders are evacuated by troop carrier to Guadalcanal [See "more images" below for complete caption]
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Bougainville. . . . .Natives seeking refuge near Marine Camps
Pfc. J.J. Batts (U.S. Marine Corps)

Evacuation of natives of Green Island, of New Ireland, to a place of safety is shown in this series of pictures. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
SSgt. G.R. Gass, U.S. Marine Corps

Guadalcanal native who have joined in the fight against the Japanese are shown marching out to the front lines, carrying ammunition for the Marines. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Koepplinger

Guadalcanal supplies: unloading beer at rations dump
U.S. Army Signal Corps

Handling and stowage of gasoline on Guadalcanal. Natives unloading drums from barge.
U.S. Navy

In return, "in the name of Admiral Nimitz," the Naval officeres present Islanders with a pile of military supplies including cigarettes, cigars, spools of thread, knives, and caramel candy.
U.S. Navy

Many Islanders also learned to use more complex tools. Two New Caledonians use a tractor to move cargo about the Noumea docks.
U.S. Army Signal Corps

Open storage, Quartermaster Depot
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