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2 Aug 2021 Garand Picture of the Day
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The first thing I noticed was no unit badges. The next was overseas caps. Then only one set of stripes.
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I'm wondering if this may be a unit posted to Ireland in 1942? Right in the beginning...? Don't remember more...
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They do not look too squared away. Looks like they need a good NCO.
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I get the impression they were living in some pretty primitive conditions there. Probably not many ironing boards or wash stands.
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M17 scabbard on the far right guy.
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Originally Posted by
BEAR
M17 scabbard
Yes, first on the right, rear row, second man in center, a couple down front rank. Seems to be more than the M1910.
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Originally Posted by
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A good story. Thank you for posting.
AZB
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