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16-048 Garand Picture of the Day 6 June 1944

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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Last edited by Mark in Rochester; 02-21-2016 at 04:37 PM.
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The front helmet markings are distinctive, troops from the 5th Engineer Special Brigade? Omaha Beach?
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The downward pointing white crescent is an army ETO insignia for engineers. Navy beach battalions had a red crescent included in their distinctive insignia.
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