WW2 USMC OD poncho, camouflaged, named and ID’d

[Blackhat]

After my introduction to the Forum, I’ll get the ball rolling with this rough and ready poncho that I purchased in 2012. It is a good example of what I look for in an item.

First Archer Rubber Co. contract NOM 28145

 

Named at the base of the collar to A.A MAYNER

 

320127 Alfred A Mayner, Co H, 2nd Batt, 6 Marines, 2 Mardiv.

 

This Marine enlisted in OCT of 1941 and by JAN ‘43 he was on Guadalcanal. Mayner is listed as being “in the field” with 6 Marines until JAN ‘45.

 

As can be seen from the photos, this poncho has been camouflaged at some point, both inside and out.
 

It is rough and ready, just as a combat Marines gear should be.

 

I am going to apply for his service records at some point, I’ll shoot a query to the research section of the forum for some direction.

 

Cheers,

 

Sean

 

 

[Browninggunner688]

Very nice, I like it.

Do you have anymore USMC related items?

 

Nick.

[Blackhat]

I do mate, I’ll be posting more shortly

 

Cheers

 

Sean

[ArchangelDM]

Cool item