The Snapshots in Time Collection

American Military Cemetery, Pacific Island, World War II (USS Petrof Bay Collection)

American Military Cemetery, Pacific Island, World War II (USS Petrof Bay Collection)

Rows of white crosses mark a temporary American military cemetery on a Pacific island during World War II, likely in the Mariana Islands following the 1944 campaign. An American flag flies over the burial ground, a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made during the drive across the Central Pacific, supported in part by escort carriers such as USS Petrof Bay. Project: 218452