Coastguard aiding US soldiers

Swiming through a rough surf swept by machinegun and mortar fire Coast Guardsmen Gene Oxley of Indianapolis Ind, wraps the end of a guide line around his middle and served as a human anchor in the midst of terrific enemy fire. Of the 26 invaders who attempted to follow this line ashore only six made it. Meanwhile the ramp of the LST has been shot away by shellfire.

3608 x 2800 px (31 x 24 cm) @ 300 DPI