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    My father in the Philippines

    Just bribed my daughter to scan this picture in for me. I have more......but can't afford her services with out a run to the bank.
    This shows my Father and his beloved Colt made for the Argentines .45. He said he was never issued a .45, just a carbine. He was a member of the 1387th EBO CO. Best I can tell it was a combined unit of Engineers ganged up for the possible re-building of Japan. Said he worked heavy equipment, but mostly drove a officer to and from the officers club. He won that .45 from a Australianicon playing cards.
    I remember him telling of treasures found that were left by the Japaneseicon.
    I happened upon this sight recently,I had no idea of the amount of loot left by the Japanese,

    WWII Loot

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    Sharp looking soldier, thanks for the pic.....Frank

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    I wonder what happened to all that "booty"? The soldiers in Iraq who found all that US $, lost it all.

    As a amateur treasure hunter (White Metal Detector) I have seen many laws that pertain to finding "lost" objects. Many have serious penalties for searching or removing artifacts.

    Try going to a Civil War place of action and expect to have a lot of problems unless you have written permission from the owner This applies to your couny, town, city state etc.

    Of course, if you are something like Wal Mart, you can destroy a site for the reason of progress.

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    Great pic. Thanks! I have pics of my dad in basic during WW2 and on Iwo Jima. I will dig a few out.

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