The 2nd Marine Division in the Solomon Islands
Guadalcanal
Going Home: One Flag's Long Journey
by Les Groshong HQ/3/8
Joseph Miles Griggs, Jr., H Battery/3/10
by Mark Griggs
The Marine on the right looks like, Gordon Stevens,
my dad.
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, nephew of John
Mohrlang.
Armor
Marine Stuart light tanks move out.
Marine artillery destroyed these Japanese Type 95 light
tanks and stopped a major attack.
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