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Tribune caption on the back, Nov. 19, 1961-- "Mementoes of a jungle hell are carried by John Mobley. One of six survivors of a World War II New Guinea plane crash." Handwritten, "John Mobley with the possessions he walked to safety with from New Buinea plane wreck including pilots cap in one hand, a compass in other." Photo shows Mobley, wearing a suit, and sitting behind a table on which are spread out several of his possessions including a ragged note pad, a dollar bill, wallet, bottle opener, pocket knife, pilot wings, watch, pipe, hair comb and a few other items. He is holding a military hat in his right hand and a compass in the other hand.