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One of the first Chamorros to get a glimpe of his homeland since the Japanese occupied Guam is F.C. Mesa, STic [sic], USN, who flew as an observer in a dive-bombing attack on the island early in July. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
The native chief, Mok, looks astonished as he peers from the radio gunner's seat in a torpedo bomber [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Marine monkey-shines. The natives carry the food to their huts in these straw baskets. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Islanders rescue a U.S. Navy pilot after he made an emergency landing with his seaplane in their lagoon. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Natives of Saipan, ferreted out of the hills by Marines of the 2nd Regiment, are assisted unto [sic] a truck to be transported behind the front lines. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
After the Americans recaptured the island, a Pharmacists Mate treats the infected hand of a young Chamorro girl in a Navy dispensary constructed of local material
New public health measures were developed during the war to reduce massive troop casualties from malaria. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Sgt Allen R. Hamm [. . .] paints a mural for the last MarDiv comdr [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Natives of Green Island line up behind their chief (right) and catechist at the dedication of a chapel and cemetery. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Natives unloading the barge containing supplies for the patrol into the interior of New Britain. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Four Marines lie on their stretchers waiting to be carried to the beach (by) natives who brought them down from the scene of battle. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Marine and Navy vehicles on this native island provide a virtual Utopia for the native children. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Appearing before the most unusual audience of his career is juggler Marine Pfc. Richard E. Luby, member of the 5th Division show which recently toured Pacific bases. [See "more images" below for complete caption]
Gift-giving druing the war flowed two ways, and many Islanders recall the presents they gave to Allied and Japanese servicemen. [See "more images" below for complete caption]