Sergeant John J. Gavin posing in a foxhole on 'Bennett Island'.

U.S. troops referred to Bigej Island as 'Bennett Island' since its name was too difficult to pronounce. United States. Marine Corps. Bombing Squadron 613 (VMB 613) Veteran 24-bit color, 300 dpi

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Inman, Stanford R.
Format:	Still Image
Language:	unknown
Published:	Central Connecticut State University. Center for Public Policy and Social Research 1945
Subjects:	World War 1939-1945 United States. Marine Corps Kwajalein Atoll Battle of Marshall Islands 1944 1939-1945 > Trench warfare Intrenchments Bennett Island
Online Access:	http://content.library.ccsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/VHP/id/5669

Description
Summary:	U.S. troops referred to Bigej Island as 'Bennett Island' since its name was too difficult to pronounce. United States. Marine Corps. Bombing Squadron 613 (VMB 613) Veteran 24-bit color, 300 dpi