USS Alaska Seaman Third Class Floyd H. Scharp (right) and Signalman Third Class Teddy Chalupski (left) , circa February 1945. Scharp’s “crossing the line” tattoo indicates that he has crossed the equator. (Naval History and Heritage Command)
USS Alaska Seaman Third Class Floyd H. Scharp (right) and Signalman Third Class Teddy Chalupski (left) , circa February 1945. Scharp’s “crossing the line” tattoo indicates that he has crossed the equator. (Naval History and Heritage Command)