LST Photograph Collection : Photographs of all U.S. LSTs (Landing Ship, Tank) excluding LST-325
Title:
First LST to beach on Falalop Island
Object ID:
2016.093.02
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Date:
07/14/1945
Description:
Original black & white photograph of LST-723 landing on Falalop Island with bow doors and ramp open, and sailors monitoring the approach around. Includes stamp & writing on back for identification purposes.

"No. 1214 Date JUL 14 1945 --- Unit MAG. 45 PHOTO SECTION --- Made For ____ --- Subject "First LST to beach on Falalop Island" --- OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH --- NOT TO BE USED FOR PUBLICATION --- BY ORDER OF --- THE CHIEF OF THE BUREAU --- OF AERONAUTICS"
Place:
Falalop Island, Caroline Islands
Copyright:
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