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Description
Original World War II snapshot photograph of a U.S. Army baseball team taken at Aitape, New Guinea in October 1944. The reverse is fully identified with player names and home states, making this an outstanding piece of WWII military and baseball history.
The image shows twelve servicemen posing with baseball gloves, bats, and dog tags while stationed in the Pacific Theater. Several military vehicles are visible in the background.
Identified Players (as written on reverse)
Back Row
- Frank Clancy – Ohio
- John Hudgins – Virginia
- John Trainor – New Jersey
- Jim Miller
- Johnny Naulf (Wisconsin)
- Joe Hogan (Massachusetts)
Front Row
- Mike Sarna (Chicago, Illinois)
- Dwight Washburn – Oklahoma
- Merril Proctor – Michigan
- Walter Molo (Chicago, Illinois)
- Roy Fugate – Kentucky
- Bill Morgan – Indiana
Reverse is additionally marked:
"Aitape, New Guinea Oct 44"
An excellent original wartime photograph documenting the recreational life of American servicemen in the Pacific during World War II.
Condition
Original photograph with light corner wear, scattered surface marks, minor creases, and age toning consistent with use. Reverse contains handwritten player identifications in ink. Please examine photographs carefully for complete condition details.
Size
Approximately 3½ x 5½ inches
Estimated Date
October 1944
Reverse
Handwritten identification of all players with home states and location:
Aitape, New Guinea – Oct. 1944
Shipping
Ships in an archival sleeve between rigid cardboard via USPS Ground Advantage.
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WWII photograph, World War II baseball, Aitape New Guinea, Pacific Theater, US Army baseball, military sports, named servicemen, dog tags, baseball team, wartime snapshot, October 1944, military memorabilia, original photograph
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