22.17.60

Print, Photographic

1944 Approximate

Roy or Lawrence Yess Posed with Launcher Weapon. Material: paper. Size: 3" x 4 1/2". Description: black and white snapshot showing a young man wearing battle uniform including helmet; he is posed shouldering a launcher weapon; ammunition is on the ground beside him; island scenery in background.

Lawrence and Roy Yess served in the U. S. Marines of the 28th Regiment, 5th Division and fought in the Battle Iwo Jima, February 1945, an island in the Pacific which was the site of one of the bloodiest and most famous battles of World War II against Japan. Found at the Pink Schoolhouse sale. Rural Wilton Township School District #20, school District 20; located in Waseca County, Wilton Township, Section 17, Pink School house.