[VMF-214 with squadron victory boards, Guadalcanal]

Photographic group portrait of VMF-214 (Marine Fighter Squadron 214) with their squadron victory boards, Guadalcanal, April 1943. The men are identified by last name in the included caption.

Inscription on verso: "VMF-214. 1st tour. April 1943. Flying F4F's."

Included caption: "Arrived March 10th 1943. Based on Fighter One, Guadalcanal. Picture taken April 1943. Standing: Miller, McCall, Doc. Kraft, Fidler, Pace, Scarborough, Britt, Rankin, Ellis O'Dell, Burnett, Lanphier, Tomlinson, Cavanaugh, Jensen, Moak. Kneeling: Pettit, Dunbar, Sigel, Williams, Carpenter, Bernard, Hazelwood, Hollmeyer, Blakeslee, Deetz, Taylor. Flying F4's at this time."