Photograph, Jap. Hosp. Ship With Combat Soldiers, WWII
Entry/Object ID
2001.0019.0024
Description
Mr. Walter Riel was a Sergeant with the 38th Photo Reconnaissance Squadron, 13th Air Force from 1942-1946. The Riel Collection is a series of photos that were collected by Mr. Riel during this time.
This photo is of a Japanese ship with hospital markings. The ship was captured, taken to port at Moratai Island. The ship was carrying Japanese soldiers and ammunition. There were no injured on board.
