The Snapshots in Time Collection

Woman in Civilian Attire Addressing Troops at a Military Tent Camp, WWII Pacific Theater

Woman in Civilian Attire Addressing Troops at a Military Tent Camp, WWII Pacific Theater

A young woman in civilian dress, her hairstyle and clothing typical of the mid-1940s, addresses or performs for troops beside a canvas tent at a Pacific military encampment. The presence of a sergeant's stripes on a nearby serviceman's sleeve situates the scene at an active camp, likely reflecting the informal entertainment and morale-boosting visits, such as USO shows, that reached American forces during the WWII Pacific campaign. Project: 218466