George Mehlig in Uniform
Object NamePhotograph
Historic Owner
George G. Mehlig
Association
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)
DateAugust 1972
PeriodCold War
MediumJPEG, TIFF
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Cpl. George G. Mehlig. P2023.27.01
Object numberP2023.27.01
DescriptionPhotograph, Color; Personal vertical image of George Mehlig in a U.S. Marine enlisted dress uniform and white combination cap. He is leaning on a rifle with one hand and has his other hand behind his back. He has light skin and dark hair and is looking directly at the camera. He is standing in a ship space that may be a Marine berthing compartment with a small television and lockers visible behind him. There is a white border around the image that has "Aug 72" printed in blue ink.Back reads "Here's a very, very, handsome // guy getting ready to go down // stairs for an inspection. // Notise how the mustache // is coming along. You should // see it now. The background // is part of my quarters." is handwritten in blue ink.
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