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Color photograph of George Mehlig, a U.S. Marine, posing on a gun mount on USS Intrepid
George Mehlig in a Gun Tub
Color photograph of George Mehlig, a U.S. Marine, posing on a gun mount on USS Intrepid
Color photograph of George Mehlig, a U.S. Marine, posing on a gun mount on USS Intrepid

George Mehlig in a Gun Tub

Object NamePhotograph
Historic Owner
Association
Date1972–1973
PeriodCold War
MediumJPEG, TIFF
ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts
Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Cpl. George G. Mehlig. P2023.27.05
Object numberP2023.27.05
DescriptionPhotograph, Color; Personal horizontal image of U.S. Marine George Mehlig posing on a 5-inch anti-aircraft gun mount on USS Intrepid. He is wearing a helmet and is looking directly at the camera. He has light skin and dark hair. There are the tails of some aircraft visible on the flight deck above. The island is partially visible in the background. There is a drum visible next to the gun mount. The sky is clear and blue.
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