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He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
I had no idea the area around Luzon was so open...
Regards, Jim
What were the large pouches used for on the left side of his web belt?
It looks like the large first aid pouch, but what year did they start using those?
Regards, Jim
It looks like a jungle first aid kit. I've actually got a complete one. bandages, anti-malaria tablets, water purification tablets, ect. But those weren't issued until 44 or so. And this looks earlier judging from the yellow pinapple on his cartridge belt. But you can see underneath the larger pouch a regular first aid bandage pouch. If this picture were bigger I probably tell you alot more about it. But it's really hard to see the little details. It could be an early rigger made first aid kit. Hard to tell, but if you found out what life issue that was from, you'd get a better idea.
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
Photos from the 1750s?
Regards, Jim
165th AAA Battalion, 90mm anti-aircraft guns. His unit was in three invasions: Finschhafen and Hollindia, New Guinea, then Biak Island. They were sent to Luzon to train for the invasion of Japan and finshed the war there.
88 years old and enjoys a small beer every day. I am always proud of him. A good man and father.
Hey, lay off Mark. He He He!!!Originally Posted by browningautorifle
Bill Hollinger
"We're surrounded, that simplifies our problem!"
P. Bonaparte, Pauline Borghese. Sister. 1780-1825.
P. Bonaparte, Pauline Borghese. Sister. 1780-1825.
Size:1280 x 794 pixels (17.8 x 11.0 inches)
Not my words 1750 it is from the site LIFE photo archive hosted by Google
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He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.