12 May 2025 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

[browningautorifle]

PFC Milburn Henke, presented to the press as the ‘first’ United States soldier to land in Northern Ireland as part of the U.S. build up in the British Isles, arrives at Dufferin Quay, Belfast. Photo taken on Jan. 26, 1942 by Lieutenant Bainbridge

[Mark in Rochester]

[Timothy-R]

Thanks for the nice thread Mark. Nice collection of articles for the back story.

Changing topics slightly, the soldier or officer on the left (first post) has a revolver in his cross draw holster. Webley? 1917? Thoughts welcome.

[Terry Hawker]

the soldier or officer on the left (first post) has a revolver in his cross draw holster. Webley? 1917?

Judging by the single chevron on his sleeve and the white cover over his forearm, the Private on the left is actually an Army MP (British, or Irish?), no doubt detailed to help maintain order in the off-loading of those unruly Yanks.

[Bill Hollinger]

If not, a Smith & Wesson Victory .38 Special?

[browningautorifle]

Changing topics slightly, the soldier or officer on the left (first post) has a revolver in his cross draw holster. Webley? 1917?

If not, a Smith & Wesson Victory .38 Special?

I'm pretty sure it's a Webley holdover from WW1.

[Flying10uk]

the Private on the left is actually an Army MP (British, or Irish?

If the location is Northern Ireland then he would be a British soldier (MP) but it also possible that he could also be an Irish citizen serving in the British army.

[oldfoneguy]

Based on the thumb divit in the grip I'm leaning towards it being a 38 cal Enfield No2.

[Low & Slow]

Based on the thumb divit in the grip I'm leaning towards it being a 38 cal Enfield No2.

.38, I agree. Probably a Webley rather that an Enfield, I'd guess.