14-323 Garand Picture of the Day - American reconnaissance patrol

[Mark in Rochester]

American reconnaissance patrol from the platoon of Cpl. Gordon Oeff (front, 3L) (including Pvt. John J. Pershing, front 2L, 3rd cousin to Gen. John "Blackjack" Pershing) pose for a picture after returning from a dangerous mission during the fight for control of New Guinea.


Location:Buna, Papua New Guinea
Date taken:1943

Photographer:George Strock

Distinguished Service Cross

PVT. GORDON W. EOFF, Inf., Arkansas, 32d Division, Buna, 25 December 1942.

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[Allen Humphrey]

Interesting mix of weapons. Cpl. Oeff has a C-stock M1903 and the man next to him with field glasses has an 03 too. No slings on a few of them.

[Bob Seijas]

No finish on the M1 gas cylinders. Cutts on the Thompson. What's the frame with straps in the foreground?

[gtodan]

And all the same stare......