16-202 Garand Picture of the Day

[Bill Hollinger]

The only numbers on the jeep are the USA number and all had that. Just as a side note, the numbers on this jeep are repainted as all were originally 2" blue drab, not white. The idea was blue drab does not show up so nicely in a black and white photo. This was done so the enemy had a more difficult time keeping track of vehicles and unit movement. The only other marks on this jeep are the "invasion" stars. They were only used for the invasion of Europe from June 6th. There would have or should have been an "S" included in the USA number at the cowl side denoting radio suppressed.