Perhaps
Wistful
a captain watches as his group moves out |
All Smiles
these officers eagerly await their train |
Troop
Trains will convey the men to a troop Ship convoy |
Boarding Processing
seems to take forever as orders are checked before ships and
berths are assigned |
Idle Curiosity
as the crew of this ship watch the troops passing on the pier
below |
The Captain Edwards
troop ship waits patiently at the dock. The men wait
impatiently. |
Aboard
At Last
a Captain poses with the requisite life jacket |
"Mae West's"
were named after a famous actress. Today the same physique
might have named them Dolly Parton's" |
Cold
Weather
had the Mae West's over their jackets plus gloves were worn |
Seasickness
may not be far off but at least they are heading home |
Parting
On The Waters
one troop ship backs away to join others waiting astern |
Convoy
Formation
continues as a tender boat plies the waters with last minute
shuttling of men and materials
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