17-10-24 Garand Picture of the Day - Merrils Marauders

[Mark in Rochester]

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[browningautorifle]

That's a packboard for a mule they have there isn't it?

[frankderrico]

I believe you are right Jim. Tough men in Merrils outfit. Along with the 1st. SSF. to name a couple.

Best Regards.....Frank

[Daan Kemp]

That's a before photo. They didn't look so clean when they got back.

[Mark in Rochester]

That's a before photo. They didn't look so clean when they got back.

A week after Myitkyina fell, on 10 August 1944, the 5307th was disbanded with a final total of 130 combat-effective officers and men (out of the original 2,997). Of the 2,750 to enter Burma, only two were left alive who had never been hospitalized with wounds or major illness. None of the horses and only 41 mules survived.

[browningautorifle]

None of the horses and only 41 mules survived.

I'll bet a great number were eaten...

Of the 2,750 to enter Burma, only two were left alive who had never been hospitalized

Wow...!