Company K, 14th Infantry Regiment – Fort Mojave and the Mojave Road Company K of the 14th Infantry Regiment (nicknamed the “Golden Dragons”) was a light infantry unit with a long history dating back to the Civil War. During the Indian Wars era, particularly in the 1860s, Company K was stationed along the Mojave Road in California, operating out of Camp Rock Spring and Camp Cady www.i-kirk.info. Mojave Road and Marl Springs Outpost Between 1867 and 1868, Company K maintained a small fortified outpost at Marl Springs, located about 30 miles east of Soda Springs along the Mojave Road www.i-kirk.info. This outpost was a modest stone building with a corral, serving as a stop for travelers and a defensive point against potential attacks. On October 17, 1867, a band of about 20–30 “desert Indians” attacked the outpost. Only three soldiers were present, sheltering in the partially completed building. The attackers held a siege overnight, but the next morning a relief column of over 150 soldiers arrived, lifting the siege without casualties www.i-kirk.info. Marl Springs was never attacked again and remained a minor station on the road, later becoming a cattle operation hub. Role and Significance Company K’s Mojave Road duties were part of the U.S. Army’s frontier operations to secure the wagon route, protect settlers and travelers, and deter Native American raids. The regiment’s motto, “Right of the Line”, reflected its tradition of holding strategic positions during the Civil War and continuing into frontier service Wikipedia. Later Service While the Mojave Road period was brief, the 14th Infantry Regiment as a whole saw extensive service in the Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War, and numerous post–Cold War operations Wikipedia+1. Today, only the 2nd Battalion of the 14th Infantry is active, stationed at Fort Drum, New York Wikipedia. In summary: Company K, 14th Infantry, played a key role in securing the Mojave Road in the 1860s, notably at Marl Springs, where its small outpost saw a tense but non-fatal Indian attack in 1867. This episode is remembered as one of the few fortified positions attacked along the Mojave Road during that era. Read less  

I don't think it was from a DD tank. From what I've read they had 28" propellers and mine is a 19". I have a book about the British LCA's and they specify that they had the same 19x14 propeller size as mine. I know there were all sorts of small craft off of the Normandy coast during the invasion but I haven't come across any others that used that specific 19x14 prop especially with dual engines and propellers.

Yeah it definitely looks like it was used at some point. I just don't know how it wouldn't be still attached to a propeller shaft if it was in use on an LCA or whatever it was on when it sunk.

Got this on the bay for 20.00 I've never seen one like this until now. It is stamped on one side and stamped on the other side with 4 numbers. Anybody know? Thanks Jim

I agree, warm and lukewarm water don't really bother me. The habit is something to improve on, sometimes I straight up and forget to hydrate during the day. That is something that would come back to bite me eventually.  Hayden

Develop the mindset now, to drink water before you get thirsty. I would even go so far as to say that now is the time to acclimate yourself to warm and lukewarm water on a daily basis. That way any water they give you won't be a terrible shock. To me over 50% of hydration is mental.

Holy Crap! I guess I was lucky to build mine then if they cost that much.

Jean has done many like this, and it is just extraordinary! The YouTube videos he's made have gotten me through the most boring classes and educated me on the processes of identifying and researching. The video over his M1 from Operation Dragoon, attributed to Marvin D. Moles, was amazing as well! Definitely check that one out too. He's posted that helmet on this forum as well. Hayden

Thank you! Humor is something they can't take from me.  Hayden

Can't be passing out on anything, that would be horrible! I've been warned about fire ants and the heat. Anything else to look for?  Hayden