US Marine Lcpl. Patrick "Sweetums" Stanborough, age 21, Garmsir, Helmand, Afghanistan
Artist
Louie Palu
(Canadian, born 1968)
Date2008
Mediumpigment print
Dimensions50.8 × 33.8 cm (image), 61 × 50.8 cm (sheet)
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LinePurchased with funds from Edward Osowski
Object number2014.623
Label TextLouie Palu's extended caption:
"August 28, 2008 – Garmsir District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan – U.S. Marine Lcpl.* Patrick "Sweetums" Stanborough, age 21 who is part of Alpha Company of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Battle Landing Team (BLT) 1/6, after a patrol in Garmsir District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan at Forward Operating Base Apache North. Located in Southern Helmand Province, Garmsir has been a haven for insurgents for the last several years. Earlier this year the Marines cleared the area after a period of heavy fighting. Patrick is from Carmel NY and he has also done a tour of Iraq in addition to this tour."
*Lance CorporalProvenanceLouie PaluOn View
Not on viewStephen DiRado
2010; printed 2017