Capt. Benjamin T. Taggart collects sand from White
Capt. Benjamin T. Taggart collects sand from White Beach on Peleliu Island April 6. Taggart's grandfather, Cpl. Donald (Mac) Taggart, was one of thousands of Marines with 1st Marine Division who assaulted the b... More
An aerial starboard view of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (L...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 G. Leech Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
An aerial port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LH...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 G. Leech Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
An elevated starboard bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS PELE...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Leech./PH2 Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
Aerial stern view of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) u...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 G. Leech Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
World War II (WWII) area photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (M...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Peleliu Island Country: Belau (PLW) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT William Wilson, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More
Aerial starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS PELEL...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Leech Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files
The Imperial Japanese Army Memorial on Peleliu Island,
The Imperial Japanese Army Memorial on Peleliu Island, located next to the 1st Marine Division Memorial, commemorates the Japanese soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Peleliu.
Master Sgt. Michael A. Fray views the remains of an
Master Sgt. Michael A. Fray views the remains of an American chapel located near the Army's 81st Infantry Regiment Memorial April 6 on Peleliu Island. Fray is the operations chief for Marine Aircraft Group 36, ... More
The Army's 81st Infantry Regiment Memorial on Peleliu
The Army's 81st Infantry Regiment Memorial on Peleliu Island stands as a memorial to the unit, who relieved 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Oct. 15, 1944, and later replaced the 1st Marine Division.
The Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus
The Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Ray Mabus lays a wreath near Orange Beach to recognize the nearly 2,000 Marines who fought and died in the battle of Peleliu Island during WWII. Mabus also met with Pres... More
Unexploded ordnance can be found in the ground or on
Unexploded ordnance can be found in the ground or on display throughout Peleliu Island.
The 1st Marine Division Memorial on Peleliu Island
The 1st Marine Division Memorial on Peleliu Island contains the names of eight Medal of Honor recipients who received the nation's highest honor for the Battle of Peleliu. Five of the Medals were awarded posthumously.
The 1st Marine Division Memorial on Peleliu Island
The 1st Marine Division Memorial on Peleliu Island contains the names of eight Medal of Honor recipients who received the nation's highest honor for the Battle of Peleliu. Five of the Medals were awarded posthumously.
Nicole A. Stuart takes a moment to appreciate the Battle
Nicole A. Stuart takes a moment to appreciate the Battle of Peleliu Imperial Japanese Army Memorial April 6 on the island. Stuart is a participant at the event.
Nicole A. Stuart takes a moment to appreciate the Battle
Nicole A. Stuart takes a moment to appreciate the Battle of Peleliu Imperial Japanese Army Memorial Apr. 6 on the island. Stuart is a participant at the event.
The cross, located at the Army's 81st Infantry Regiment
The cross, located at the Army's 81st Infantry Regiment Memorial on Peleliu Island, stands as a memorial to the soldiers who gave their lives during the battle. After 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, s... More
Master Gunnery Sgt. James M. Hunter explores the 1,000
Master Gunnery Sgt. James M. Hunter explores the 1,000 Man Cave April 6 on Peleliu Island. The cave is a series of underground tunnels used by Japanese forces during the Battle of Peleliu.
Mr. Kiyokazu Tsuchida (left), a former World War II (WWII) Japanese Ar...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Peleliu Island State: Guam (GU) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Aw) Nathanael T. Miller, Usn Release Status: ... More
The cross, located at the Army's 81st Infantry Regiment
The cross, located at the Army's 81st Infantry Regiment Memorial on Peleliu Island, stands as a memorial to the soldiers who gave their lives during the battle. After 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, s... More
Capt. Benjamin T. Taggart takes a moment to picture
Capt. Benjamin T. Taggart takes a moment to picture the Battle of Peleliu April 6 on Orange Beach, Peleliu Island. 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, assaulted the beach during the battle. Taggart is the... More
Tanks and other rusted vehicles and aircraft can be
Tanks and other rusted vehicles and aircraft can be found throughout Peleiu Island.
The Imperial Japanese Army Memorial on Peleliu Island,
The Imperial Japanese Army Memorial on Peleliu Island, located next to the 1st Marine Division Memorial, commemorates the Japanese soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Peleliu.