Ludwig Mactarian was born in 1908 in New York. His career as an artist included his work for the Fine Arts Section of the Treasury Department. He also completed murals in the Agriculture Building and the United States Post Office in Dardenelle, Arkansas. Mr. Mactarian served during World War II as a Sergeant with the 337th Engineers, part of the Fifth Army. He covered many operations as a war artist/correspondent.
Street Scene in Revere
Italy, 1945
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German Vehicles Wrecked in Revere
Italy, 1945
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Unloading Supplies in the Port of Leghorn
Italy, 1945
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Indian Soldiers
1945
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Observation Pilot
1945
Viareggio, Italy, 1945
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Painting, Pipeline
Italy, 1945
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Mount Altuzzo
Italy, 1945
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Radioman
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Garigliano River Bridge on Highway No. 7
Italy, 1944
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Launching the Truss for a Bridge
243d Engineers, Italy, 1944
Bridge Near Sessa on Route No. 7
Italy, 1944
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Port of Civitavecchia
Italy, 1944
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Factory at Piombino
Italy, 1944
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Clearing the Port of Civitavecchia
Italy, 1944
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Port of Leghorn
Italy, 1945
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Volturno River Bridge at Cancello-Arnone
1944
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Bailey Bridge at Teano
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Piombino Overpass on Highway No. 1
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Viareggio Beach
Italy, 1944
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Madallena Bridge
Italy, 1944
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