Guadalcanal: Turning Point in the Pacific

[Talyn]

Six months and two days after the First Marine Division landed, “the ‘Canal” was finally secure and the Japanese Empire’s days were numbered.

Guadalcanal: Turning Point in the Pacific

The First Marine Division landed unopposed on Guadalcanal, but they had a long ordeal ahead. (worldwarphotos.info)

 

[tapehoser]

My grandpa fought in this. We didn't realize it until his service record was read at his funeral. Also received some special award, the name of which, I don't recall.