IWO JIMA CASUALTIES DISCHARGED TO AMBULANCES IN PORT Part 1

Description

1) MS Damaged lighthouse used as signal tower, flag pole FG as signal hoist is run up.2) MS Lighthouse signal tower as several blinker messages are sent, TBMs flying overhead-SV.3) LS USS SAMARITAN underway, tugs approach her FG.4) CU-Pan USS SAMARITAN as tugs walk her around.5) LS Bow of USS SAMARITAN, tugs pushing alongside.6) MS-Pan USS SAMARITAN from bow to stern, tugs pushing bow & stern.7) CU-Pan Boat deck of USS SAMARITAN.8) MS PBMs taxi-SV.9) MS USS SAMARITAN underway, flag flying from jackstaff FG (good color)-SV.10) LS Tugs push USS SAMARITAN, stack of stretchers FG on deck-SV.11) CU Litter bearers pick up stretchers, exit scene-SV.12) CU Litter cases are placed in ambulances-SV.13) CU Gangway as litter cases are carried ashore.QUALITY: GENERALLY FAIR

Collection

General Records of the Department of the Navy

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Activities