14-350 Garand Picture of the Day - Wolmi Island

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Leathernecks lead patrol between destroyed buildings in "mop-up" of Wolmi Island, gateway to Inchon. September 15, 1950. Sgt. Frank C. Kerr. (Marine Corps

Isn't that early body armor the lead mudroller's wearing?

Hard to say Jim but here is a huge version of the same photo: http://valka.motobanda.com/wp-conten...orea-ii/14.jpg

Now it sort of looks like the mortar ammo vest...