The USS North Carolina (BB-55) My all-time favorite warship. As an elementary school student in North Carolina, I donated nickels and dimes to save this ship back in the early sixties.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Shorpy Home Front Photos: Decoration Day 1943

From May 30, 2016, Decoration Day: 1943--  May 31, 1943.  "Gallipolis, Ohio.  Soldiers at Decoration Day ceremonies."  By Arthur Siegel, OWI.  The soldier is saluting in the downtown area with a lot of people standing around.

From may 31, 2016, In Memoriam: 1943--  May 31, 1943.  Girl Scouts at decoration Day ceremonies."  Arthur Siegel, OWI.  Two Girl Scouts and adults standing behind them.

--GreGen

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