A Women's Army Corps platoon passes in review during a memorial service in honor of President Roosevelt in Papua New Guinea in 1945

Gift of John M. Lynes Sr., from the Collection of The National WWII Museum
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Memorial Set. Franklin Delano Roosevelt 1882-1945. Memorial Service at Camp John's Gully, New Guinea, April 14, 1945. "The WAC platoon under the leadership of Lt. Pearson passes smartly in review. In the background is Capt. Ferry returning the salute." Camp John's Gully, New Guinea, April 14, 1945

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Items from the service of Mary Lynes, Women's Army Corps (WAC), who served in the Pacific.
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Papua New Guinea
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-6.000
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147.000
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Soldiers--American--New Guinea
Women--Military service--New Guinea
Military uniforms--American--New Guinea
Memorial rites & ceremonies--New Guinea