Guadalcanal shoulder patch

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20056593

Description

Close up of Pharmacist Mate George P. Hines's shoulder patch, worn by members of the first landing party on Guadalcanal. The shoulder patch is called the "Guadalcanal Diamond" and is a red figure "1" on a field of blue surrounded by white stars depicting the Southern Cross constellation. Written inside the figure "1" is "Guadalcanal."

Archival Date

1943-06-05

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1745

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Hines, George P.; Sailors; Military personnel; United States. Navy; Military uniforms; Patches; Guadalcanal