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PFC Milburn Henke, presented to the press as the ‘first’ United States soldier to land in Northern Ireland as part of the U.S. build up in the British Isles, arrives at Dufferin Quay, Belfast. Photo taken on Jan. 26, 1942 by Lieutenant Bainbridge
Thanks for the nice thread Mark. Nice collection of articles for the back story.
Changing topics slightly, the soldier or officer on the left (first post) has a revolver in his cross draw holster. Webley? 1917? Thoughts welcome.
Judging by the single chevron on his sleeve and the white cover over his forearm, the Private on the left is actually an Army MP (British, or Irish?), no doubt detailed to help maintain order in the off-loading of those unruly Yanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by Timothy-R
If not, a Smith & Wesson Victory .38 Special?
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Originally Posted by Timothy-R
I'm pretty sure it's a Webley holdover from WW1.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill Hollinger
Based on the thumb divit in the grip I'm leaning towards it being a 38 cal Enfield No2.
.38, I agree. Probably a Webley rather that an Enfield, I'd guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by oldfoneguy
If the location is Northern Ireland then he would be a British soldier (MP) but it also possible that he could also be an Irish citizen serving in the British army.Quote:
Originally Posted by Terry Hawker
No thumb divit in the grip...here's three together. Bring them all up side by side.