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War-time chaplain takes a sentimental journey back to Guadalcanal.

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Text transcribed from caption: PHOTO NUMBER: C-53422 WAR-TIME CHAPLAIN TAKES A SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY BACK TO GUADALCANAL SYDNEY, Australia -- The Rev. Frederic P. Gehring, CM., the legendary “Padre of Guadalcanal” of World War II fame, is shown in earlier photos as he received the Naval Reserve Medal for his heroic service as chaplain, left, and s... Germantown (Philadelphia, Pa.)Washington (D.C.)Williamsburg (Va.)Oceania--Australia--New South Wales--Sydney
Display date:
1980
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image
Collections:
Digital Public Library of America
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Presbyterian Historical Society
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