I Need a Photo

[crsjnsn]

I am slowly but surely putting together a history of my grandfather's military service. I am doing a section on what his uniform and equipment would have most likely consisted of. One thing I lack is a good photo of a late war (March '45) uniform actually on a person (or mannequin.) I have asked on some of the reenactor sites, but to no avail.

Anybody have a good photo that I can use? I would give full credit to the contributer.

Let me know if you can help.

[j3rdinf]

Milsurp: Do you mean the usual combat clothing and gear or Class A uniforms?

[j3rdinf]

For you Reenactors: If interested I have quite a few of the 6 pocket cloth M-1 bandoleers. About 5 lbs of them. Just pay the actual cost of shipping. Time was when

CMP and DCM sold M-1 ammo in clipped and bandoleered case lots.. We appreciate the job these Reenactors are doing to bring up history. If these run out I believe I can

scout up many more bandoleers.

[mec1945]

Yes, please let us know what you need as I may be able to help out. I have a complete Class from late 45 (Ike jacket) Also could get a combat setup if need be with the double buckle boots.

[Onaway417]

Thanks for the replies. I am looking for the combat set up, late war March '45 and on.

I am looking for a good front shot and a back shot. Anything would be better than what I have now.

If I am correct in my assumptions, and going off what few 76th division photos there are, I believe that the M43 jacket and wool trousers were used. Also, the double buckle boots.

Let me know what you can do, and again, I really appreciate the help.

[Walt's Daughter]

Try this photo sent to me by Al Kincer. Thanks Al.

 

48thCombat Engineers in Class A's

[Walt's Daughter]

This is a reenactors info site. They show the four classes of uniforms here, but alas they are drawings.

 

http://www.hardscrabblefarm.com/ww2/

 

Here's Audie Murphy's site. A few photos of him in his class A's

 

http://www.audiemurphy.com/gallery.htm

[Walt's Daughter]

Some of these photos/sites may be better than others, but I will post what I find in the hope that it will help you or someone else who is interested.

 

http://www.gallagher.com/ww2/chapter4.html

 

Here is a book on Amazon.com

 

http://www.amazon.com/Army-World-War-North...ie=UTF8&s=books

 

On that same page you will also see some other book selections.

 

http://www.amazon.com/World-War-II-GI-Phot...3406322?ie=UTF8

[Walt's Daughter]

http://carol_fus.tripod.com/army_hero_j_f_englert.html

[Walt's Daughter]

Okay here's a good one. Big photo!

 

http://home.bellsouth.net/p/s/community.dl...ageid=51787&ck=