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Location or event: This picture was identified on July 1, 2001. The contents of the email below:

Semper Fi Marines!

This picture was taken 29 July, 1944 at the recapture of the Marine Barracks on Orote Peninsula, Guam, by the 2d Battalion, 22d Marine Regiment, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade. This can be verified by the photograph on the last page of chapter 3, "History of the Sixth Marine Division" Infantry Journal Press. My best guess for the saluting officer on the far right would be Colonel Merlin F. Schneider.

My father, Corporal Joseph John Timko, was present during this historic flag raising at the Marine Barracks on Guam. He participated in the assault as part of "E" Company, 2d Battalion, 22d Marine Regiment. As my father passed away in 1967, my mother has told me that he new some of the Marines who raised this flag, however, I am unable to provide you with any names.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Ron Timko