World War II (WWII) era photograph of US Marine Corps (USMC) Major (MAJ) George C. Axtell, Commanding Officer, Second Marine Air Wing Fighter Squadron, the "Death Rattlers". This photograph was taken at Marine Corps Air Depot, Miramar, California (CA). MAJ Axtell was awarded the Navy Cross and is an ace pilot credited with 6 kills. His hometown is Baden, Pennsylvania. (Exact date shot unknown) Photograph of Marine Corps Major George C. Axtell

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Size: 1414px × 1767px
Photo credit: © PJF Military Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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