Description: This original photo is from a collection of photos from a soldier named Jim who served in World War II with the 125th Radio Intelligence Co, 41st Division. They were responsible for intercepting, analyzing, and decoding enemy communications. Jim's photos span the period of 1944-1945. All photos appear to have been taken by him or his friends, and very well could be one of a kind images. Some have stamps on their backs showing they were cleared by military censors, and others appear to have been developed in the U.S. after the war. Type & Size: A 3x4.5in original photograph. Condition: Good to fair condition. Some of these images have dented edges or missing corners from age and their prior life in a 1940s scrapbook. Please see photos. This vintage photograph, taken in August 1945, features two young soldiers standing in a relaxed setting likely in Dainaw. Both are shirtless, with one wearing shorts and a cap, while the other is in shorts and holds a piece of paper. The landscape in the background suggests a natural setting, typical of military locations in the Pacific during that time. The handwritten caption on the back reads "me & Joe Hayden Dainaw Aug. '45," hinting at a personal connection between the two subjects and a significant camaraderie among soldiers just after World War II. During 1945, as World War II was nearing its end, many soldiers found moments of reprieve from the conflict, often capturing their experiences through photographs. The camaraderie displayed in this image reflects a time when servicemen forged strong friendships amidst the challenges of war. Dainaw, located in the Pacific, serves as a backdrop to not only military operations but also personal memories of the soldiers who served there, encapsulating a pivotal moment in their lives as they transitioned from combat to peacetime. The back of the photograph features a simple caption: "me & Joe Hayden Dainaw Aug. '45." Present in this photo: Joe Hayden.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-16T08:26:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: military, friendship, historical, Pacific
Theme: history, conflicts & wars, people, social history
Featured Person/Artist: Joe Hayden
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1945
Size: 3x4.5in
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
