Pictures of a Marine Corps Career

CWO2 John A. Luko






Shanghai, China, 1939-1941

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Shanghai, China.
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On the way to China. Parade outside of MCRD (on the left).
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USS Henderson.
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USS Henderson Ship Newsletter, May 31, 1939. San Francisco to Hawaii.
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USS Henderson Ship Newletter, June 9, 1939. Hawaii to Guam.
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USS Henderson Ship Newsletter, June 22, 1939. Guam to Philippines.
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USS Henderson Ship Newletter, June 30, 1939, Philippines to China.
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USS Henderson Ship Newsletter, June 30, 1939 on the back page. Note comment on General MacArthur.
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Corporal Luko in Shanghai, China, 1941.
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The Great Wall of China, Shanhaikwan, China, June 1940
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The Great Wall of China, Shanhaikwan, China, June 1940
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Tents
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Note Machine gun on Right and Chinese style building.
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Some type of Artillery round.
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Luko on 30 Cal water-cooled machinegun.
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30 Cal Machinegun.
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Unknown weapon
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Marine Corps Headquarters, Shanghai, China.
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Indian mounted troops.
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Generalissimo and Madame Chiang Kai-Shek
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The Marines set up their own club, known simply as the Fourth Marines Club, and it included many amenities which were a good diversion for enlisted Marines. After being located in various places throughout the settlement, a permanent club was established in 1938. The new club was very posh, with bars, a bowling alley, a library and a soda fountain among the attractions.
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Orange Crush Chinese Label.
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Christmas Card from China, 1939.
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Inside Christmas Card from China, 1939.
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Tickets and Chinese money.
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Tickets and Chinese money.
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Living on the river