Aftermath of the Battle of Guadalcanal, October 1942

Creator

Preview

Date of Work

10-1942

Identification #

OGL1278-164_74

Description

"Jap 'Debris' after battle Oct. 24-26, 1942. Henderson Field. Jap's final thrust pushed back by Marines and Army troops." (from back of photograph)

An unidentified soldier surveys the area near Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, after combat in October 1942.

Places Depicted

Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands

Organizations Depicted

164th Infantry Regiment, Americal Division

Rights

Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota