LtRGFRANK Posted October 18, 2010 Share #1 Posted October 18, 2010 Heres a Packboard Medical bag. Attaches to the packboard to carry medical supplies to remote areas. I would guess the mountains of Italy. Does anyone have pictures of it in use. Would be happy and thankfull for any. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRick Posted October 20, 2010 Share #2 Posted October 20, 2010 Not in use, but here is a picture that I found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtRGFRANK Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share #3 Posted October 20, 2010 THanks for the picture out of GI Collectors Guide. I hope someone has a picture of it in use in combat. But I think this was a little used item. Probably late war. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinb Posted October 20, 2010 Share #4 Posted October 20, 2010 I could be wrong as I have no documentation, but I believe that bag was procured for use in carrying the Gas Casualty Set, M2. And since no gas was used during WW2, the bags didn't see much, if any, use. That's why they always seem to turn up in unissed condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtRGFRANK Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted October 20, 2010 Thanks robinb. Its tough to find any info on them. Mines unissued too. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtRGFRANK Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted October 20, 2010 I could be wrong as I have no documentation, but I believe that bag was procured for use in carrying the Gas Casualty Set, M2. And since no gas was used during WW2, the bags didn't see much, if any, use. That's why they always seem to turn up in unissed condition. Also robinb could I assume you have the Gas Casualty Set,M2? :think: Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GliderRiderMedic Posted October 20, 2010 Share #7 Posted October 20, 2010 But I think this was a little used item. Probably late war Actually if I remember correctly from my research, they were developed early in the war because they were issued at least to some units before the Normandy operations. According to all of the veterans I have talked to that encountered them, they were universally despised as uncomfortable and a "pain in the *** to use". The medical unit I reenact had them as part of their kit for the purpose of carrying the bulkier items in their supply kit (at least on paper) for the Normandy operation, but I have never found any mention of their actual use. Of course, the problem is that there is only one surviving member of the unit that I am aware of and he is not "in the mood" (his words) to talk about his experiences so I haven't had a chance to ask him about it. I have a pretty extensive collection of photos and have never seen any of the packboards being used in actual combat. However, I will go back through the pictures and see what I can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted October 20, 2010 Share #8 Posted October 20, 2010 This data is from a WW2 pamphlet comparing WW1 and WW2 Medics gear. I posted the complete booklet here somewhere. You can probably find it with a search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LtRGFRANK Posted October 20, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted October 20, 2010 Thanks Craig. Thats what I was looking for. The Forum comes through again. Now to get my %&$# photo printer to work or replace it. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broccoli Posted February 1, 2011 Share #10 Posted February 1, 2011 I know a very NICE picture of a 10th Mountain div. member in a DUKW on Lago di Gardo with this pack on his packboard. Will try to look for it (or ask Jeren to put it here ;o)) Frankie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeren Posted February 3, 2011 Share #11 Posted February 3, 2011 Somebody called my name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeren Posted February 3, 2011 Share #12 Posted February 3, 2011 Here we are - group of men from 10th mountain division, Lake Garda, Italy 1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted February 3, 2011 Share #13 Posted February 3, 2011 To me this pack looks more like the larger version of the Jungle Pack. The straps run the same as the JP but not like those on the Medical Pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broccoli Posted February 3, 2011 Share #14 Posted February 3, 2011 Here we are - group of men from 10th mountain division, Lake Garda, Italy 1945 Thanks for posting, Jeren hmm.. maybe it really isn't the medical pack... Btw.-It looks they've put a Jeep on DUKW, a 1/4ton trailer on the Jeep and a photographer on the trailer :w00t: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franklin45 Posted February 4, 2011 Share #15 Posted February 4, 2011 The improvised use of Plywood Packboards as external pack frames seems to have been relatively common 10th Mountain Division in Italy in 1945. I would be interested to see Packboards employed in this manner by units other than the 10th Mtn. Here is another example this time with the M1944 Field Pack Combat and Cargo attached to the Packboard most visible in the foreground left. From the SC description: ROCCA CORNETTA AREA, ITALY.The morning and afternoon preceding the attack on Mount Serrasiccia, these men of the 86th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, trained for mountain fighting, lay down in an Appenine snow bank and sleep. 18 Feb 1945 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Grunt Posted February 4, 2011 Share #16 Posted February 4, 2011 I actually just bought this packboard on E-bay and was going to see if anyone could tell me a little aboput it, so I might as well jump on this thread. Any comments and or information would be greatly appreciated. More to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buffalo Grunt Posted February 5, 2011 Share #21 Posted February 5, 2011 Bump .. Can anyone tell me more about this bag and packboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Flage Guy Posted February 6, 2011 Share #22 Posted February 6, 2011 Looks like you've got the Pack mounted perfectly :thumbsup: The Pack you have can be used on Yukon Packboards as well; the 2 big web loops at the top are for insertion of the wooden uprights on the Yukon. Another variation (don't know which one came first) has 3 web straps with buckles at the top for fastening to the horizontal dowel at the top of the Yukon board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Willaert Posted February 6, 2011 Share #23 Posted February 6, 2011 http://www.med-dept.com/md_chests.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broccoli Posted February 6, 2011 Share #24 Posted February 6, 2011 I fastened my else... But I am not 100% sure, if the straps on my bag isn't a little bit different from yours.. I do not have any loop from such a wide webbing as I can see on your posts 16 and 17.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broccoli Posted February 6, 2011 Share #25 Posted February 6, 2011 ...and it fits reall well.. I have the lower flap sewn on, it is really more functional that way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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