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US Marine catching some zzzzzz's....Korean War.


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Interesting, leggings but the pants outside and rolled up.

 

Just like they used to wear them in the PTO in WW2...but this is Korea!! Evidently the Corps were still issuing leggings long after the Army had declared them obsolete. Note also the name clearly written on his camo cover.

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Just like they used to wear them in the PTO in WW2...but this is Korea!! Evidently the Corps were still issuing leggings long after the Army had declared them obsolete. Note also the name clearly written on his camo cover.

 

“Do not attack the First Marine Division. Leave the yellowlegs alone. Strike the American Army.” Orders given to Communist troops in the Korean War; shortly afterward, the Marines were ordered to not wear their khaki leggings.

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Very nice photo, I always keep an eye out for USMC photographs.

 

Philip

 

 

JS, here is a copy of what Bill wrote:

 

“Do not attack the First Marine Division. Leave the yellowlegs alone. Strike the American Army.” Orders given to Communist troops in the Korean War; shortly afterward, the Marines were ordered to not wear their khaki leggings.

 

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