Jumpin Jack Posted January 19, 2016 Share #251 Posted January 19, 2016 This next one, an action photo, taken in the early 60s, of a group of GIs, Infantry I presume, of the 7th Infantry Division, South Korea during what I gather is some kind of Amphibious training, it seems to me to be a mock up of a Landing craft and tranport ship side,note the net hanging down. They are all wearing M56 gear, but are for this date, typical of this period(1959-1962 ) carry the old familar weapons, they also have burlap camo covers on their pots, check out the little KATUSA, in the front. During my assignment to the 3/32nd, 7th Infantry Division 1964-65, we underwent the largest amphib-ious training operation since WWII. Yes, burlap covers on the helmets was standard wear. To the best of my recollection, no mock ups were used, but rather the real thing. The operation took us across the Han-Imjin Rivers as a show of force to the North Korean forces observing from afar high ground. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted January 19, 2016 Share #252 Posted January 19, 2016 This next one, an action photo, taken in the early 60s, of a group of GIs, Infantry I presume, of the 7th Infantry Division, South Korea during what I gather is some kind of Amphibious training, it seems to me to be a mock up of a Landing craft and tranport ship side,note the net hanging down. They are all wearing M56 gear, but are for this date, typical of this period(1959-1962 ) carry the old familar weapons, they also have burlap camo covers on their pots, check out the little KATUSA, in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtpeter Posted January 19, 2016 Share #253 Posted January 19, 2016 Patches - where did you find the 161st Infantry photo? I have seen it before, but seem to have lost the bookmark. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted January 20, 2016 Author Share #254 Posted January 20, 2016 Patches - where did you find the 161st Infantry photo? I have seen it before, but seem to have lost the bookmark. Peter I don't remember, see what I do is I save images, and sit on them for awhile, usually I bookmark site if it's one the a person or persons INFO is needed for post, generally not with random photo finds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retread12345 Posted January 22, 2016 Share #255 Posted January 22, 2016 I served with a few Canadians in the USMC during my time. All good people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share #256 Posted February 14, 2016 The 1947 Parris Island Band, Blue Dress,, funny I thought all Marine Corps Bands wore the Red Dress, anyone in the know care to enlighten me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted February 15, 2016 Share #257 Posted February 15, 2016 THE Marine Corps, the President's Own stationed in Washington wears the "Red Dress" uniform. The members of the other 10 bands in the Corps wear dress blues. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniforms_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share #258 Posted February 15, 2016 THE Marine Corps, the President's Own stationed in Washington wears the "Red Dress" uniform. The members of the other 10 bands in the Corps wear dress blues. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniforms_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 21, 2016 Author Share #259 Posted March 21, 2016 Just found this fantastic pre D-Day color still, cool huh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted March 23, 2016 Share #260 Posted March 23, 2016 Indian Make Up 101.jpg Just found this fantastic pre D-Day color still, cool huh! I just watched a show WHAT HISTORY FORGOT. They mentioned these guys, the Filthy Thirteen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filthy_Thirteen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted March 25, 2016 Share #261 Posted March 25, 2016 Who is this officer guarding Tojo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted March 27, 2016 Share #262 Posted March 27, 2016 Here is a funny one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted March 27, 2016 Share #263 Posted March 27, 2016 I wasn't in the Navy, but I don't think it's in the right spot to be launched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted March 28, 2016 Share #264 Posted March 28, 2016 I wasn't in the Navy, but I don't think it's in the right spot to be launched.Yep, it's gonna need a bridle cable to get off the deck!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share #265 Posted April 6, 2016 Found another Iroquois. Sergeant James "Jake" McNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted May 11, 2016 Author Share #266 Posted May 11, 2016 A Marine armed with a M2 Carbine in Vietnam in 1967! Interesting use of this weapon in a line unit at this late date, we've seen the M2 Carbine carried by others, like PBR Crewman, some SF, Advisors, Helicopter Crewmen, USAF people, but this is a first for me, a line grunt with it, and for such a late date as 1967. There's that possibility that this is a VC captured weapon, but for now, we'll say he, as an RTO opted for this light weight weapon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linedoggie Posted May 12, 2016 Share #267 Posted May 12, 2016 A Marine armed with a M2 Carbine in Vietnam in 1967! Interesting use of this weapon in a line unit at this late date, we've seen the M2 Carbine carried by others, like PBR Crewman, some SF, Advisors, Helicopter Crewmen, USAF people, but this is a first for me, a line grunt with it, and for such a late date as 1967. There's that possibility that this is a VC captured weapon, but for now, we'll say he, as an RTO opted for this light weight weapon. Marine 1967 with Carbine.jpg His magazine floorplate is upside down with the dimple facing out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtpeter Posted May 15, 2016 Share #268 Posted May 15, 2016 That Marine sure looks miserable ... looks like he has been hanging out in the rain and mud for a while and ready for some place dry and safe. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share #269 Posted May 30, 2016 Here's one I found, and first time I,m seeing it. The Sullivans admire a Navy Flat Hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted May 30, 2016 Author Share #270 Posted May 30, 2016 And speaking of Flat Hats, a old portrait of a Coast Guardsman so old it was when it was known as the Revenue Cutter Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaton Posted June 23, 2016 Share #271 Posted June 23, 2016 This one is of then 1st Sergeant Walter Sabulaski in Vietnam after Operation Hawthorne. That looks like Gen. William Westmoreland on the left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 26, 2016 Author Share #272 Posted June 26, 2016 Ah I don't know where to put this Spanish American War Portrait (Is there a dedicated topic for SPAN War portraits? Did see one unless I missed it) A Corporal, Unit unknown, not seeing numbers on cap badge or haversack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share #273 Posted June 29, 2016 A late 40s, into 50s Seaman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share #274 Posted August 14, 2016 Found this one, one PVT Diane Curtis on Graduation Day of Boot Camp in Parris Island March 1967. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share #275 Posted August 14, 2016 And Female Officer Candidates at Quantico in 1959, getting a feel of the ocean, they came in from a landing dock ship I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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