LEBANON MEMORIAL

Press photo with caption dated 09 August, 1958 that reads: “Maj. Gen. Paul Adams (left back), commander of the U.S. ground forces in Lebanon, helps unveil a sign naming a new Beirut heliport during ceremonies Wednesday in memory of a U.S. soldier killed in Lebanon. At right of sign is Chaplin Maj. Lester Burnette, Columbus, Mississippi. Sgt. James R. Nettles, of Olustee , Florida , was killed a week ago when unknown assailants fired at his truck in a Beirut street. ”

Norbert Schiller Collection, Phot. AP Wire Photo

Pictured scanned from original 19cm X 25cm silver gelatin print

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