General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. MARINE ACTION ON OKINAWA

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General Records of the Department of the Navy. 1941 - 2004. Moving Images Relating to Military Activities. 1947 - 1980. MARINE ACTION ON OKINAWA

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Geiger, Roy S. (Roy Stanley), 1885-1947

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Roy Stanley Geiger (b. Jan. 25, 1885-d. Jan. 23, 1947) was born in Middleburg, Florida. He commanded the 3rd Marine Amphibious Corps during the Allied invasion and capitulation of Okinawa in 1945. In 1946, he served as the senior Marine representative at Bikini Atoll, during atomic tests Able and Baker. From the description of Geiger, Roy S. (Roy Stanley), 1885-1947 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10615822 ...