78CARg Posted March 12, 2014 Share #1 Posted March 12, 2014 Lastly are some from a photo album I bought on eBay. The album contains 60 pictures taken on the island of Attu, Alaska. The caption on the back of this one reads "Me in big bertha our bulldozer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78CARg Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share #2 Posted March 12, 2014 No caption on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jagjetta Posted March 13, 2014 Share #5 Posted March 13, 2014 Graffiti on a WWII "Ben Hur" trailer cargo cover, photographer / location unknown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted March 13, 2014 Share #6 Posted March 13, 2014 Early, short-wheelbase CCKW on maneuvers in the U.S., ca. 1941. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thengr Posted March 15, 2014 Share #7 Posted March 15, 2014 Early Dodge command car. Spring 1941 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Hate Moths Posted March 15, 2014 Share #8 Posted March 15, 2014 Here's one of my Dad's photos. I don't have any info on the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thengr Posted March 16, 2014 Share #9 Posted March 16, 2014 Closed cab 2-1/2 ton and 1-1/2 ton trucks. Ft. Lewis Wa. 1941 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted March 16, 2014 Share #10 Posted March 16, 2014 These photos are all a bit rough as they've been through a fire and also suffered water damage. Naval Communications Unit Three (NCU-3) Radio Marina (Asmara) Eritrea G7105 panel truck This is their Utility Vehicle, used to get out into the antenna sites. Note the antenna atop the vehicle, the generator power cable and the canteens. USN Utility Vehicle upcountry - NCU Three with subdued star And the nice thing about the Navy providing these sailors with four wheel drives and Springfields? Photo: 3 men from NCU-3 acquiring information from Eritreans (note dagger, knife, and Ethiopian tin can on fender) They could keep up with the Ostriches and hunt on the way back to Radio Marina. Photos: Note the Ostrich feathers on their heads, each one a kill Naval Communications Unit Three (NCU-3) Radio Marina (Asmara) Eritrea, always told to be on guard for 'Shifta' attacks And the results of not heeding the warnings This supply vehicle was ambushed on a causeway, no where to go when the lead started flying Shifta bandits were serious business, many being ex-Askari troopers from the defeated Italian fascist Army who still retained their weapons in the hills. Another view - don't know if anyone can identify the truck-trailer combination. The Army wrecker/recovery vehicle sent up from either Asmara, Gura or Massawa. Last one for now, another Ostrich bites the Eritrean dust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thengr Posted March 16, 2014 Share #11 Posted March 16, 2014 On the road to Hunter-Liggett Summer 1941 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thengr Posted March 16, 2014 Share #12 Posted March 16, 2014 Bivouac in California, summer 1941. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted March 18, 2014 Share #13 Posted March 18, 2014 USN Utility Vehicle upcountry - NCU Three with subdued star Outstanding images of what appear to be a G7105/G7107 panel truck--this is a rare bird and difficult to find good period photos. The G7105, though, had a spare tire carrier mounted behind the driver's door, so i am not quite certain this is what the truck is. I have attached the only period image I have in my files of G7105s. Keep 'em rolling, John (Editor, Military Vehicles Magazine and Military Trader) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted March 18, 2014 Share #14 Posted March 18, 2014 Thanks for posting that one John, On the center vehicle you can see the cable reel mounted on the left side panel. If you scroll up to my photo, you can see the mounting point and the travelling hook to secure the reel so it won't spin. The sailor with the dagger and standing with the ostrich is my father, the LPO (Leading Petty Officer) of NCU-3. Besides the photos (and many more) I also have his USN drivers license issued by NCU-3. Photo: Naval Communications Unit Three at "quarters" outside their barracks, Radio Marina, Asmara, Eritrea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagjetta Posted March 19, 2014 Share #15 Posted March 19, 2014 Thanks for posting that one John, On the center vehicle you can see the cable reel mounted on the left side panel. If you scroll up to my photo (post #52), you can see the mounting point and the travelling hook to secure the reel so it won't spin. The sailor with the dagger (post #42) and standing in post #43 is my father, the LPO (Leading Petty Officer) of NCU-3. Besides the photos (and many more) I also have his USN drivers license issued by NCU-3. Photo: Naval Communications Unit Three at "quarters" outside their barracks, Radio Marina, Asmara, Ethiopia. Outstanding photos, Salvage Sailor! Yes, I now see the post for the spare tire! Great images. THanks again for posting these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertmedals Posted March 24, 2014 Share #16 Posted March 24, 2014 My dad took these pictures on May 4, 1945 while serving as a rifleman in Company L, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division. They were taken in Czechoslovakia during the surrender of the 11th Panzer Division to the 90th. The first is what appears to be a WC51 3/4 ton truck that was captured by the Germans then used by them. My dad said it was being used as a medical evacuation vehicle and the markings are large red crosses and a red cross flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertmedals Posted March 24, 2014 Share #17 Posted March 24, 2014 This is the second picture he took during the surrender. Its of a surrendering German half track (Sd. Kfz. 251,I believe) in the foreground and in the background, rather nonchalantly, stand a group of GIs with a 2 1/2 ton truck and trailer. It appears to perhaps be a GM CCKW -- does that sound right? I'm posting the full picture and then a weak attempt at a close up. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchu Warrior Posted April 5, 2015 Share #18 Posted April 5, 2015 I found this photo at the flea market yesterday and I know its not of a vehicle. But, I figured if you start getting heavy traffic on this thread that possibly he can help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schofield1943 Posted April 5, 2015 Share #19 Posted April 5, 2015 A vehicle of sorts. September 1943 on Oahu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted April 6, 2015 Share #20 Posted April 6, 2015 I found this photo at the flea market yesterday and I know its not of a vehicle. But, I figured if you start getting heavy traffic on this thread that possibly he can help out. pic day 002.jpg Reminds me of those North-Korean traffic cops A vehicle of sorts. September 1943 on Oahu. Sept 43 copy.jpg That's actually a pretty special piece of kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Grunt Posted November 29, 2017 Share #21 Posted November 29, 2017 My uncle, Edward Shook .. The picture is not the best, but it's all we have .. I've tried to research this, with little luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Not sure if this was taken at the Siegfried Line, or something similar .... He was with B Company, 713th MP Battalion when he was discharged, but this was prior to, as he had three battle stars (NAPLES-FOGGIA, ROME-ARNO, and NORTHERN FRANCE) Again, any help would be appreciated on Model, markings, etc. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Grunt Posted November 29, 2017 Share #22 Posted November 29, 2017 EdShook.jpg My uncle, Edward Shook .. The picture is not the best, but it's all we have .. I've tried to research this, with little luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Not sure if this was taken at the Siegfried Line, or something similar .... He was with B Company, 713th MP Battalion when he was discharged, but this was prior to, as he had three battle stars (NAPLES-FOGGIA, ROME-ARNO, and NORTHERN FRANCE) Again, any help would be appreciated on Model, markings, etc. Don This sure looks like the gate in my uncles photo .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted November 29, 2017 Share #23 Posted November 29, 2017 Again, any help would be appreciated on Model, markings, etc. Don MC is a Harley Davidson Model 42WLA, made from 1941 to the Summer of 1945. Read all about them on my website: http://www.theliberator.be/liberator.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted November 30, 2017 Share #24 Posted November 30, 2017 9d7956279f469ac784f3f6c34135e728--siegfried-line-zombies.jpg This sure looks like the gate in my uncles photo .... Different hinges I think... Those dragon teeth weren't extactly rare in Europe back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambo35 Posted October 27, 2020 Share #25 Posted October 27, 2020 "vehicle of sorts" = Radar sending/receiving trailer. Chuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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