USS William D. Porter listing next to the LCS(L)(3)-122 off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, 1945
Gift in memory of Sgt. Lyle E. Eberspecher
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Photograph. USS William D. Porter (DD-579) [right] listing next to the USS LCS(L)(3)-122 after a kamikaze attack. Official caption on front: "USS William D. Porter, destroyer, down by stern. US Navy Photo 126-13." Porterville, California, development stamp on reverse. Okinawa, Japan. 10 June 1945
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06/10/1945
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This collection consists of approximately 1700 official military photographs that were reproduced by the Official Photos Company of Hollywood. Referred to as The War's Greatest Photographs, many of these photographs have been featured in magazines and books and many of the originals can be found in the United States National Archives and Records Administration. The images feature every theater and branch of the military in various campaigns and battles throughout World War II.
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Okinawa-jima
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Destroyers (Warships)--American--Okinawa
Warships--American--Okinawa
Naval battles--Okinawa