Coast Guardsmen Entertain Invasion Bound Troops

Description:
Original caption: U.S. Coast Guardsmen gave countless "jam" sessions for soldiers aboard a Coast Guard manned combat transport bound for the invasion of Makin. The musicians, one of whom is silhouetted at the right, were crew members. The Coast Guard transport was a member of the Navy task force participating in the invasion.
Display date:
1939-01-01/1967-12-31
Format:
image
Collections:
Digital Public Library of America
Contributors:
National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures
Content partner:
National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures
Availability:
Not specified
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National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures
National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures