The 2nd Marine Division in the Solomon IslandS Guadalcanal
The Marine on the right looks like, Gordon Stevens, my granddad.
Both of these photos show members of the MG platoon from H/2/8 showing off their trophies.
Notice the pre-42 khakis and WWI helmets.
Photos supplied by Gary Mohrlang
Notice the pre-42 khakis and WWI helmets.
Photos supplied by Gary Mohrlang
Armor
Marine Stuart light tanks move out.
Marine artillery destroyed these Japanese Type 95 light tanks and stopped a major attack