16-048 Garand Picture of the Day 6 June 1944

[Mark in Rochester]

American troops administered first aid to the survivors of sunken landing craft, Normandy, 6 Jun 1944; note LCT-29 in background

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[Bob Womack]

Not showing. Here's a link:

http://ww2db.com/images/battle_normandy79.jpg

Bob

[Mark in Rochester]

how about now
http://www.history.navy.mil/content/...5497327634.jpg

[Charlie303]

The front helmet markings are distinctive, troops from the 5th Engineer Special Brigade? Omaha Beach?

[Tom in N.J.]

The downward pointing white crescent is an army ETO insignia for engineers. Navy beach battalions had a red crescent included in their distinctive insignia.