Photograph
Twins at Lister Bag
| Twin soldiers, Corporal John Kellner (left) and Private First Class Bob Kellner (right) of Milwaukee get a drink at the lister bag, in the camp on Goodenough Island, in the Solomon Sea, New Guinea (present day Papua New Guinea). Corporal Kellner is wearing a knife and both soldiers are wearing and holding gloves. Trees and a tent are in the background. A lister bag (also spelled lyster bag) is a device used to disinfect drinking water. |
| Image ID: | 99753 |
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| Creation Date: | 11 04 1943 |
| Creator Name: | Doyle, Robert |
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| Collection Name: | Robert Doyle papers, 1935-1974, 1995 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | negative, original |
| Original Format Number: | M99-114, box 8, roll 12, neg 1201 |
| Original Dimensions: | 2.375 x 2.375 inches |
| Robert Doyle was a civilian war correspondent for the Milwaukee Journal during World War II, covering the experiences of Wisconsin troops in the 32nd "Red Arrow" Division, an infantry division of the United States Army National Guard. The "Red Arrow" Division consisted mainly of soldiers from Wisconsin and Michigan. |
| Trees |
| Hats |
| Personal protective equipment |
| Tents |
| Implements, utensils, etc. |
| Armed Forces |
| Military uniforms |
| Soldiers |
| Weapons |
| World War, 1939-1945 |
| Family |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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