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14-323 Garand Picture of the Day - American reconnaissance patrol
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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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.
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No finish on the M1
gas cylinders. Cutts on the Thompson. What's the frame with straps in the foreground?
Real men measure once and cut.
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And all the same stare......
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