1945 WWII Acme Newspictures Signal Corps Radio Telephoto New York Bureau - First Sgt John S Evans Springfield SC With Okinawan Child - US Army 77th Infantry Division - Battle For Tokashiki Shima The Kerama Retto

Vintage Original 1945 ACME Telephoto - New York Bureau

Produced by ACME Newspictures

Safe, Secure and Solicitous

"Washington, D.C. - This Okinawan child safe in the arms of First Sgt. John S. Evans of Springfield, S.C., was rescued by troops of the U.S. Army 77th Infantry Division. This unit, despite heavy Jap machine gun fire, frustrated an attempt of mass suicide of civilians in the opening stages of the battle for Tokashikiy [spelling error] Shima, the Kerama Rhetto [spelling error]"

Dated April 4, 1945

This is a News Wire (Wire Photo / Telephoto) from the Original Photograph for Press Release

Includes Original Attached Press Release Caption Paper

Telephoto Itself Measures Approx. 7-1/8" Wide by 9" Tall

Telephoto with Caption Folded Out Measures Approx. 7-1/8" Wide by 13" Tall

In Good Vintage Condition With Signs Of Wear, Reverse Staining, Creases, Weakening Fold In The Credits Paper, Curling And Toning Due To Age

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