Pictures of Joseph J. Woodford
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Compiled by his son Joseph John Woodford II

Company B in Formation

55 Cal. Boys Anti Tank Gun AKA Elephant Gun

After Makin Island  the Raiders were rewarded with a weeks stay at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Waikiki Beach. The liberty pass is signed by B Company Commander Captain Ralph Coyte.

2nd Marine Raider Battalion moved to Guadalcanal and was deployed a month outside the American parameter. Known as “The Long Patrol” Carlson and his men infiltrated enemy lines to conduct guerilla warfare. Their rations, brought in by native porters, consisted of raisins, tea, bacon, sugar, rice, rice and more rice. Most of the rice was captured from the Japanese.

Commanding Officer takes Rocks From His Boots. Left to right Capt. Avk Gary, Lt. Col. Carlson & Sgt. Victor Maghakian at Illu River.

Carlson, Jacob Vouza & John Mather

Japanese Photograph

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