Flag brought home from Tinian

[Leo2018]

SGT William Rogal marine Corps brought this flag home from the Tinian island during his fighting with the 2nd Mar Div during WW2.
it came with a sword and his combat uniform as worn.

here is the flag
any help with translation would be much appreciated.

[Leo2018]

Also the flag is displayed this way to represent how it is in the book. Fixing tassels should always be on the right

[Leo2018]

Correct way

[chen]

That 2 big Kanji on top means "Sure Win".
All the rests are people's names.

[GeorgeP]

You don't see many Tinian items, thanks for sharing!


Tom

[Leo2018]

That 2 big Kanji on top means "Sure Win".
All the rests are people's names.

Amazing and very cool

Thankyou

[Leo2018]

You don't see many Tinian items, thanks for sharing!


Tom

No I agree, this is a 1st for me

[Leo2018]

What’s interesting is that in his book he talks of the cave he got it in etc, nice to know it’s actually been there

[Striking 9th]

Great stuff Dean! How did you obtain these?
S

[dog soldier]

Dean

you really have an outstanding collection

All the best

Graeme

[MikeB]

Very nice flag Dean! Tom is right, there aren't too many Tinian related things out there. Thanks for sharing........

MikeB

[WalterB]

What’s interesting is that in his book he talks of the cave he got it in etc, nice to know it’s actually been there

Can you post some pictures of his combat worn uniform? I would love to see it.

[zook]

Very nice flag and history to it ... wow.

[GHP]

That 2 big Kanji on top means "Sure Win".
All the rests are people's names.

As Mr. Chen said, the main slogan means Sure Win (Certain Victory)

必勝
Hisshō
Certain Victory

Given to:
植田 幸一君
Ueda Koichi-kun
Mr. Ueda Koichi

The rest of the writings are the signatures of well-wishers.

-- Guy

[RussellM]

Really nice items! Is the book “Guadalcanal, Tarawa and Beyond”?

Would also love to see the uniform!

Regards

Russ