Ernie Pyle on bridge of escort carrier CVE 92 prior to going ashore on Ie Shima where he was killed by sniper on April 18, 1945
Datecirca April, 1945
MediumPhotographic paper
Dimensions8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact
Catalog number1988.10.9
DescriptionErnie Pyle on bridge of escort carrier CVE 92 (Windham Bay) prior to going ashore on Ie Shima where he was killed by sniper on April 18, 1945. Probably the last picture ever taken of the famous World War II correspondent. per note by Howard Pyle 5/21/75. Note, 2 other sailors are with Pyle on the bridge.Status
Not on view
