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Marines Cap Victory Over Japs on Solomon Islands
Maj. Gen. Alexander A. Vandergrift commands troops mopping up Japanese forces as heavy Marine units repulse counterattacks. About 70 enemy killed of 700 engaged while Lt. Col. Carlton led marines who landed on Makin Island and destroyed seaplane bases and other targets in the Gilbert group.
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Alexander A. Vandergrift
U. S
Solomon Islands
Carlton
Makin Island
Gilbert