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    15-237 Garand Picture of the Day



    5th RCT Veteran after 31 days on the line. September, 1950
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    Somewhere I've seen this fellow identified.

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    I used that photo in the article on Korea for the Fall GCAicon Journal -- he's got the basic combat load: rifle, cartridge belt, two grenades.
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    The length of Beardicon growth tells you he's probably been at the front for about a month, Ray.

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    The length of Beardicon growth tells you he's probably been at the front for about a month, Ray.
    5th RCT Veteran after 31 days on the line. September, 1950
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    Looks like Merle Haggard.
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