Displaying captured swords and flag. Okinawa spring 1945

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Displaying captured swords and flag. Okinawa spring 1945

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06/01/2021

Displaying captured swords and flag. Okinawa spring 1945

Jay Riley "far right" with buddies displaying captured officers swords and flag. Okinawa Japan, spring 1945.

Date & Place: circa May 1945 in Okinawa, Okinawa Japan

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Jay Solon Riley Mar 30, 1925 - Nov 2003 Ravenden, Arkansas, United States

Jay was a United States Marine. He served two tours in the Pacific during WW2. 2nd Marine division and again in the 6th Marine division. He was among the first to land on Okinawa during the invasion.

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