World War II, Battalion 738 AAA, Battery A, Saipan

PhotographerPhotographed by Peter Kostecki American, 1923 - 2013

Date1941-1945

MediumPhotography; gelatin silver print on paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 3 1/16 x 4 11/16in. (7.8 x 11.9cm)
Sheet (height x width): 3 3/8 x 4 7/8in. (8.6 x 12.4cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Peter Kostecki

DescriptionGroup of men, some standing, some sitting, most appear to be wearing military uniforms. A few men are wearing hats. A roof is partially visible in the background.

Object number2001.101.2

InscribedAccession number is inscribed on verso, at bottom, in pencil.NotesHistorical Note: Peter Kostecki took this photograph in the Pacific Theatre during his service in the United States Army during World War II. A note on the donor sheet identifies this picture as Battery A - Saipan, Battalion 738 AAA.

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