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Mark in Rochester 17- 8-26 Garand Picture of... 08-25-2017, 10:38 AM
Ovidio Nice, long bayonets. War in... 08-25-2017, 11:53 AM
Woodsy Drinking from fresh coconuts,... 08-25-2017, 05:18 PM
rcathey Funny to see these GIs... 08-25-2017, 06:40 PM
browningautorifle I'll bet the canteens were... 08-25-2017, 07:37 PM
Bob Seijas Yes, water was frequently a... 08-25-2017, 09:23 PM
Woodsy One of the first things... 08-25-2017, 09:38 PM
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Seijasicon View Post
    Yes, water was frequently a problem, especially after a few days of fighting.
    One of the first things ashore after a beachhead was established were desalination plants. They pumped into canvas S tanks where the troops could fill their canteens, and water jerry cans could be filled for the forward troops. My dad served in the Solomons (NZicon Engineers) alongside the Marines.
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