26th Infantry On Coastal Patrol 1942-1943
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Yes indeed, a comedian on board. Sure he heard that a few times from the men arriving...

 

Here are some bleak pictures from the book I just obtained. I am using some of these in the documentary too. They give a good feel for the times at Camp Edwards and Camp Gordon Johnson.

 

Improvised Mock-ups

 

Available Boats Were Used to Capacity

 

Outdoor Training Classroom. Ooo, how luxurious!

 

Headquarters were small

 

Essential Construction was Delayed

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Marion J Chard
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540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
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26th Infantry On Coastal Patrol 1942-1943 - by Walt's Daughter - 03-11-2008, 01:06 PM

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