WWII Pictures - Guam/Guadalcanal 1944

[California Girl]

My dad was a Navy photographer in the South Pacific during World War II. I finally took the time to scan the photos I inherited and have them uploaded to pbase. If you are interested in seeing them, you can access them here: http://www.pbase.com/thegripps/guam__1944

[Coden]

Amazing pictures, CA Girl. Thank you for posting them, it is such an important time in our lives, and good to have pictures to remember. Not that we'll ever forget - but for future generations.

[greyhoundmom]

Really enjoyed seeing your Dad's photos. A wonderful collection, so cool that you are sharing them.

[ToonMann]

Fascinating shots. My dad was there in WWII also.

The soldiers don't look so tanned until you get to the shower pic.

Your dad had a great eye!

TM

[California Girl]

It makes me happy to be able to share them.

Thanks, ToonMan, I think he had a great eye too! You wouldn't believe what great pictures we have in this family!

[shoemak38]

great photo's thanks for sharing, I has watching the old Guadalcanal Movie last week photo's tie into the views in movie

[bdkane]

Thanks for sharing, these are WAY cool! I can see a resemblance in the smile from your avatar.

[California Girl]

Thanks for sharing, these are WAY cool! I can see a resemblance in the smile from your avatar.

I would never have admitted it as a teenager, but I am definitely my father's daughter!

[Tracy in WI]

Wow Margo - thank you for sharing those. Really beautiful and clear and such depth. I need to go and read up on this time period in our history.

And you certainly do resemble your Dad!

[INfamily]

I'm reading a book by Laura Hillenbrand called "Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival" that you may enjoy reading. It's about the Pacific theater during WWII.
Thanks for posting the pictures.

[sailorgirl]

Wonderful pictures, Thebshot of the young girl carrying her brother is amazing.You are all your Dad, the resemblance is uncanny.

[Maryanne]

wow, those are pretty special. thanks for posting.

[djmom]

The artistic "thing" definitely runs in your family! Your museum photo (and others) and it is your brother too that has taken some great shots? Very cool.

[California Girl]

Thank you! My hubby, Rick, takes some great pictures, and my brother-in-law is a super good photographer... but I don't know if they count since they're not blood-related to me.

[VaGirl]

Sure am glad I came upon this post. Margo, these are wonderful pictures! Thanks so much for sharing. My husband is a history buff - can't wait to share with him.