The Pacific in Wartime

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Cpl. A. R. Morejohn, U.S. Marines

After the Americans recaptured the island, a Pharmacists Mate treats the infected hand of a young Chamorro girl in a Navy dispensary constructed of local material
U.S. Navy

American Civil Affairs Officer makes friends by giving candy to children after the Marines' amphibious landing on the island.
Tech. Sgt. Arnold Johnson

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

An American Catholic priest, standing next to a makeshift altar set up on the bech to give a prayer service, presents a young Micronesian girl with a rosary.
U.S. Navy

Appearing before the most unusual audience of his career is juggler Marine Pfc. Richard E. Luby, member of the 5th Division show which recently toured Pacific bases. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Cpl. Ferneyhough

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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Australian Maj. J.V. Mather pays a Solomon blue-black his weekly wage of five shillings for work as a stevedore on Guadalcanal. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Howard, U.S. Marine Corps

Billy Gina standing over man sighting rifle. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Col. Michael Currin

Bloodiest Victory. Palaus. America's Pacific Offensive 1944.
Faik, Stanley

Bougainville. . . . .Natives seeking refuge near Marine Camps
Pfc. J.J. Batts (U.S. Marine Corps)