1 -20-19 Garaand picture of the day

[Mark in Rochester]

65th Regiment
Members of the 65th Infantry Regiment pose for a photo after a firefight during the Korean War. The regiment consisted primarily of Puerto Rican soldiers who spoke mainly Spanish and prided themselves on having mustaches. By 1953, the regiment’s soldiers had earned 14 Silver Stars, 23 Bronze Stars for valor and 67 Purple Hearts. Courtesy photo

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[henry r]

does the guy just right of centre have a m1/m2 carbine with two mags taped/clipped together?

i thought that was a more modern (com block?) thing.

edit: or is it sgt stripes?

[rcathey]

does the guy just right of centre have a m1/m2 carbine with two mags taped/clipped together?

i thought that was a more modern (com block?) thing.

I knew a guy who served in Korea. He talked about them doing that with their magazines.
He did a few interviews about the war that are easily found through google. William Stenberg was his name. First cav. Purple Heart.

[Bill Hollinger]

I don’t see it listed in the description of the 65th IR but we’re they part of the 3rd ID?

[browningautorifle]

i thought that was a more modern (com block?) thing.

Guys from the time said they used grenade container tape...