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1942 Press Photo Alexander Vandegrift Marines Somoa

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Caption: SAMOAN MARINES REVIEWED -- A detachment of the Samoa Marine battalion is review by Lieut. Gen. Alexander A. Vandegrift (third from left, walking) while on an inspection tour of the South Pacific are prior to his return to this country. Note the rank chevrons below the Marine insignia near the bottom of the Samoan's "skirt". Captain John R. Napton (left), Company Commander of the Samoan Marines and Major Gen. Charles F.B. Price (second from left), commanding General of the Central Pacific area, accompany Gen. Vandegrift.

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