Description: This original photo is from a collection of photos from a soldier named Jim who served in World War II with the 125th Radio Intelligence Co, 41st Division. They were responsible for intercepting, analyzing, and decoding enemy communications. Jim's photos span the period of 1944-1945. All photos appear to have been taken by him or his friends, and very well could be one of a kind images. Some have stamps on their backs showing they were cleared by military censors, and others appear to have been developed in the U.S. after the war. Type & Size: A 3x4 original photograph. Condition: Good to fair condition. Some of these images have dented edges or missing corners from age and their prior life in a 1940s scrapbook. Please see photos. This photograph features a soldier walking towards a Japanese shrine on Matoba Peninsula, capturing a moment likely in 1945. The shrine, identifiable by its distinctive torii gate, is surrounded by lush vegetation and trees. The soldier is dressed in military attire, suggesting he is part of the forces stationed in the region during World War II. The significance of the shrine and its location on Matoba Peninsula ties into Japan?s rich cultural heritage, particularly during the period surrounding World War II. Shrines like this one play a critical role in the spiritual and communal life of Japan, often linked to Shinto beliefs. During the war, such places were affected by military operations and the interactions between soldiers and local communities, contributing to a complicated understanding of the conflict. "Jap shrine on Matoba peninsula 1943" is written on the back of the photograph, indicating the location and context of the image. The original misspelling of "Japan" as "Jap" reflects the wartime attitudes and language of the period.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-18T14:57:58.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: soldier, torii gate, Japanese shrine, Matoba Peninsula, WWII
Theme: conflicts & wars, cultures & ethnicities, history, militaria
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1945
Size: 3x4
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
