| Original caption: “A Marine sitting on a beach on Tarawa. The Marine takes a drink from a canteen while holding his rifle in his other hand. Across his chest are multiple grenades. In front of him is a small canvas bag. Behind him are other Marines looking out in different directions across the beach.” After the Battle of Tarawa, a thirsty Marine drinks from his canteen. He has an 8-round 30 caliber (7.62 millimeter) clip pinned to his bandolier of Mark 2 “pineapple” grenades. After the battle, the 2nd Marine Division temporarily bivouacked along Red Beach. You can see other Marines in foxholes behind him. Photographed by Warrant Officer Obadiah “Obie” E. Newcomb V, (June 22, 1909 – February 25, 2004) United States Marine Corps Reserve. His bag is at the Marine’s feet. | |
| Image Filename | wwii1598.jpg |
| Image Size | 3.89 MB |
| Image Dimensions | 6177 x 6074 |
| Photographer | Obadiah “Obie” E. Newcomb V |
| Photographer Title | United States Marine Corps |
| Caption Author | Written or Adapted by Jason McDonald |
| Date Photographed | November 22, 1943 |
| Location | |
| City | Betio |
| State or Province | Tarawa |
| Country | Gilberts |
| Archive | National Museum of the Pacific War |
| Record Number | NMPW_Tarawa-095 |
| Status | Caption ©2026 MFA Productions LLC Please Do Not Duplicate or Distribute Without Permission; Image in the Public Domain |
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