Carolyn Orehovic enlisted in the Women Marines in March 1943. During her service, she served at Headquarters, Marine Corps where she met John Basilone. The contents of this set are items that she kept in a scrapbook documenting her relationship with him.
Women Marines in Washington, DC, 1943
Carolyn Orehovic (second from the right) enjoys some down time with her fellow Women Marines at The 400 Restaurant and Cocktial Lounge in Washington, DC.
From the Carolyn Orehovic Collection (COLL/5425), Marine Corps Archives & Special Collections
OFFICIAL USMC PHOTOGRAPH
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