Korea war jeeps
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Korea war jeeps
My father was a Combat Engineer in Korea.
A pic on one of the jeeps he used. The fatigue on the soldiers. Notice where the spare tire is.
Also a pic of a USMC jeep
A pic on one of the jeeps he used. The fatigue on the soldiers. Notice where the spare tire is.
Also a pic of a USMC jeep
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Re: Korea war jeeps
Nice pictures. Both are WWII Jeeps.
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1942 MBT 10968 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=149552
1942 MBT 15799, USA 0217497 viewtopic.php?f=18&t=225199
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Re: Korea war jeeps
They were still wearing canvas leggings in Korea?
2nd photo. Jeep crossing bridge.
Front passenger has what appears to be canvas leggings
2nd photo. Jeep crossing bridge.
Front passenger has what appears to be canvas leggings
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Re: Korea war jeeps
I have the original picture of the USMC jeep.
It is Korean war authentic.
It is Korean war authentic.
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Re: Korea war jeeps
I thought the the canvas leggings were for when they had regular shoes to wear, no boots
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Re: Korea war jeeps
One more picture
You can see fear in his face and eyes.
Notice the M1 Garand on the left fender, GI has a 30 round magazine in his M1 Carbine. Rope on the front bumper.
You can see fear in his face and eyes.
Notice the M1 Garand on the left fender, GI has a 30 round magazine in his M1 Carbine. Rope on the front bumper.
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Re: Korea war jeeps
Awesome pictures Mark! Thank you for posting them.
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"Each shall seek his own kind, in other words, a bird may love a fish but where would they build a home together?" Tevye, Fiddler on the Roof
1952 Dunbar Kapple M100
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Re: Korea war jeeps
The canvas leggings were worn over their boondockers. The USMC was not issued the same footwear as the US Army. It is odd that he is not wearing the pack boot as it looks very cold. The leggings tended to restrict blood flow to the feet and this would hasten the onset of frostbite.
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Re: Korea war jeeps
Great pics and good timing.
I’m building a USMC GPW in Korean War trim so it’s good to have confirmation that the Marines used white US Stars on their vehicles too
Cheers
Phill
I’m building a USMC GPW in Korean War trim so it’s good to have confirmation that the Marines used white US Stars on their vehicles too
Cheers
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Re: Korea war jeeps
Thanks for posting these pictures!!
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Re: Korea war jeeps
To all,
In the last photo with the individual sitting on the spare tire., Did anyone notice the vehicle is a USMC Ambulance Jeep ??????
Fr
In the last photo with the individual sitting on the spare tire., Did anyone notice the vehicle is a USMC Ambulance Jeep ??????
Fr
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Re: Korea war jeeps
Sure did Frank,
That’s why I appreciated it being posted up
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That’s why I appreciated it being posted up
Cheers
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Re: Korea war jeeps Part 2
Some more pictures
Can some one tell me what the truck is, gun ring on top of the cab.
HQ on the bumper, my father also drove for a Colonel and a General at times.
Can some one tell me what the truck is, gun ring on top of the cab.
HQ on the bumper, my father also drove for a Colonel and a General at times.
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Re: Korea war jeeps Part 2
Hello,
Great pictures !!
The jeep is marked for the 3rd Infantry Division, maybe the 9th Field Artillery, HQ ?
There is a nice 3rd Infantry Division patch painted on the jeep's windshield.
Same division that Audie Murphy was in, who later became one of America's best actors, making many great movies.
He was also the highest decorated Veteran from WW2 !
The truck below with the ring mount and .50 Browning machine gun mounted on it, is a WW2 GMC CCKW-353 6x6 long wheel base, cargo truck .
Best Regards,
Ray
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Re: Korea war jeeps
here are a few, will find more
M38 1951 행운의 전쟁 조랑말 "Good Luck War Pony"
GPW 1945 "Chow Hound"
M100 trailer 1951
MVPA #26463
LPCs Leather Personel Carriers 1980-2007 size 13.5 boots
44x carrier pigeons - military vehicles eh
A civilian reporter asked me at a post-Iraq awards ceremony "are purple hearts for enlisted men and bronze stars for officers?"
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GPW 1945 "Chow Hound"
M100 trailer 1951
MVPA #26463
LPCs Leather Personel Carriers 1980-2007 size 13.5 boots
44x carrier pigeons - military vehicles eh
A civilian reporter asked me at a post-Iraq awards ceremony "are purple hearts for enlisted men and bronze stars for officers?"
....Sancta Simplicitas
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