Soldier with Compass | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Soldier with Compass

Soldier with Compass | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
A patrol officer from the 14th Infantry, based in Fort Davis, Panama, follows his compass through the jungle. The patrol officer has a small cigarette in one hand and is holding his compass in front of him with his other hand. He is wearing fatigues and has his weapon's strap slung over his arm. Behind him is another soldier who is also wearing fatigues and carrying a machete.

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DESCRIPTION
A patrol officer from the 14th Infantry, based in Fort Davis, Panama, follows his compass through the jungle. The patrol officer has a small cigarette in one hand and is holding his compass in front of him with his other hand. He is wearing fatigues and has his weapon's strap slung over his arm. Behind him is another soldier who is also wearing fatigues and carrying a machete.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:76615
Creation Date: 07 1942
Creator Name:Chapelle, Dickey
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Collection Name:Dickey Chapelle papers, 1933-1967
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 3301 C Box 2 1785
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
SUBJECTS
Foliage
Cigarettes
Firearms
Military uniforms
Soldiers
World War, 1939-1945
Men
Outdoor photography
Smoking
Weapons
Aids to navigation
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