Two Marines perform a ceremonial unfurling and folding of the American Flag during a memorial service on the 75th anniversary of the Battle off Samar within the battle of Leyte Gulf during World War II. Twelve survivors from "Taffy 3" gathered for the last time to honor their shipmates during the memorial service at the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, Oct. 25. The Battle of Leyte Gulf, one of the largest naval battles in history and took place in the Philippine Sea off Samar Island, in the Philippines.
Date Taken: | 10.25.2019 |
Date Posted: | 10.28.2019 19:11 |
Photo ID: | 5867034 |
VIRIN: | 191025-N-KG738-1450 |
Resolution: | 1945x2431 |
Size: | 2.24 MB |
Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
Web Views: | 161 |
Downloads: | 6 |
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