English: Brigadier General Lloyd E. Jones observes US troops come ashore on Amchitka Island, Alaska.
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5/7/43 - Standing on a ledge overlooking the harbor, Brig Gen LLOYD E JONES of Columbia, Mo. keeps a sharp watch over landing of US troops as they swarm ashore for occupation of Amchitka island in the Aleutians, a spot suitable for an air base about 70 miles from Jap-held Kiska. Flag on ground on mast behind Gen Jones is for signaling ships in case of attack.
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Associated Press Wire Photo.
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