Lieutenant R. A. Tilghman of 2nd Battalion, US 27th Marine Regiment held a briefing with his NCOs under fire, western Iwo Jima, at 1040 on 20 Feb 1945

Caption     Lieutenant R. A. Tilghman of 2nd Battalion, US 27th Marine Regiment held a briefing with his NCOs under fire, western Iwo Jima, at 1040 on 20 Feb 1945 ww2dbase
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Photos on Same Day 20 Feb 1945
Photos at Same Place Iwo Jima, Japan
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