[Servicemen from USS Essex relaxing on Mogmog Island]

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Identifier2023-08-10-A_image_087SourceThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection (2023-08-10-A), Box 1, Folder 3CreatorMadden, Paul J., 1920-2004United States. NavyDescriptionPhotograph of servicemen from the USS Essex (CV-9) relaxing on Mogmog Island, Ulithi, circa 1944-1945. The men are identified in the verso caption.

Typed caption on verso: "Mog Mog, USN Recreation Island in the Ulithi Atoll of the Western Caroline Islands in the South Pacific. / Date: Late 1944 or early 1945. Crew members of the U.S.S. Essex CV-9. / From Row: Joe Kice, Los Angeles, CA; Van Wormer, Lentz, and Blanset / Back Row: C.P. (Clint) Comerford, Corvina, CA 91724."Creation Datecirca 1944-1945SubjectWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific AreaUnited States. NavySoldiersPlaceUlithi (Micronesia)Extent1 photograph : print, black and white ; 10 x 8 inLanguageEnglishOriginal Formatphotographic printsBibliographic CitationThe Paul J. Madden World War II Photograph Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United States

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