12-163 Garand Picture of the Day - Marine Raider Battalion 1943

[Mark in Rochester]

Members of the US Marine Raider Battalion making their way through an obstacle course during training. Location: San Diego, CA, US
Date taken: 1943
Photographer: John Florea

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[Snafu]

Sling looks new

[Bill Hollinger]

He is probably an instructor demonstrating for the camera. I think I've seen this same guy in a number of Marine period photos.

[Bob Seijas]

The poor guy who had to hump that BAR over the obstacles! They should have given it to the big guy in the lower right corner.

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

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The poor guy who had to hump that BAR over the obstacles! They should have given it to the big guy in the lower right corner.

In reply to a previous qustion of mine concerning a friend's (very small in stature) father being issued a BAR in Korea. It was pointed out to me that the smaller man made a smaller target for a weapon that would draw more fire. Makes perfect sence to be and seems to be born out by many photos I have seen with shorter/smaller guys with the beast BAR.

[browningautorifle]

At least it's an beautiful early BAR.

[emmagee1917]

Both of them appear to be. Nice '28 Thompson , too.
Chris

[browningautorifle]

I thought it was fourth man, rear rank that was issued, so the short guy got it...

[Sarge1998]

In James Ballou's book on the BAR "Rock in a Hard Place", it was stated a browningautorifle says.