list of female names for the MB/ GPW
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list of female names for the MB/ GPW
Is there any list of names that GI's named their Jeeps in WW2 ?
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That would be a long list....
You can have a look at the pictures gathered by Tibor here:
http://ww2jeep.gportal.hu/gindex.php?pg ... id=2852063
Mine is nicknamed LIBBY, original marking on original paint
You can have a look at the pictures gathered by Tibor here:
http://ww2jeep.gportal.hu/gindex.php?pg ... id=2852063
Mine is nicknamed LIBBY, original marking on original paint
GPW #3606 “LIBBY”
"Jeep is America's only real sports car." - Enzo Ferrari
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4th Tank Battalion, 4th Marine Division
M1A1 Main Battle Tank Mechanic
M88 Armored Vehicle Recovery Operator
AVLB Operator
M1A1 Main Battle Tank Mechanic
M88 Armored Vehicle Recovery Operator
AVLB Operator
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We've named our Jeep "Peaches", my mother's nickname during the war years.
Malvern, PA
1942 MB 180635
1943 Willys MBT
1940 Elgin male bicycle
1940 Columbia female bicycle
1943 M3A4 Hand Cart
1943 Harley Davidson WLA with side car
1942 MB 180635
1943 Willys MBT
1940 Elgin male bicycle
1940 Columbia female bicycle
1943 M3A4 Hand Cart
1943 Harley Davidson WLA with side car
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My jeep is "Aggie". The previous owner named it after his wife.
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Name of my Jeep is "Sentimental Reasons" in honor of both my Mom and Dad. Hand painted by Skip Rains, military artist, formerly of Napa, Ca. Both of their photos are displayed in the Jeep, and I take them for a ride every weekend. Here's to absent loved one and friends on this June 6th, 2018 anniversary.
Best, Ed
GPW 5739 DOD 3-17-42
Best, Ed
GPW 5739 DOD 3-17-42
V/r Eddie
1942 GPW #5739 "Sentimental Reasons"
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1942 GPW #5739 "Sentimental Reasons"
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MB-NAVY-MZ-1 352625 - 07/20/44 (DOD est.)
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U.S.N. 133818
2nd place Restored Class 2008 Portland Convention
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Would be neat to list out the names that were written down in those MVPA back-issues.
44 GPW 231738 10/23/1944
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It's not based on anything original, but my wife's name is Jennette, the French spelling. I thought it was perfect for a GI to have painted, like for a Frech gal he met soon after the invasion. So, that is painted over the passenger side rear wheelwell.
Owner, 1944 Willys MB #366014
Former US Army Captain and REMF
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Probably up to the unit commander to allow "nose art" or names on the jeeps. I have also heard that some units REQUIRED that if you put a name on it that it had to coincide with your company. I'm sure that wasn't too popular with many GIs though. Can you imagine sending home a pic to your wife whose name was Roberta..... of you and your jeep tagged with "Irene" just because you were in I Company? Try explaining that to her!
Chuck Lutz
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
GPW 17963 4/24/42 Chester, PA. USA 20113473 (USA est./Tom W.)
Bantam T3-C 1947
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Mine was originally (and will stay) named « LIBBY », hand painted over the rear wheels.
No L company if I’m not mistaken?
No L company if I’m not mistaken?
GPW #3606 “LIBBY”
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To all,
Although not a jeep, my wife's uncle Bert Close was a member of a tank crew in World War 2. Here is a short history of the first tank crew he was a member of:
http://www.3ad.org/world-war-ii/world-war-ii-heroes/
Bert was in a total of five Sherman's by the time the war had ended. Bert has since past on, but he was a true veteran and very humble about his part in that war. There was only one "In The Mood" Sherman. He also stated that unit markings on the tank were not displayed in the outfit he was with, the Third Armored, I company.
Another link to Sgt. Pool
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafayette_G._Pool
Frank
Although not a jeep, my wife's uncle Bert Close was a member of a tank crew in World War 2. Here is a short history of the first tank crew he was a member of:
http://www.3ad.org/world-war-ii/world-war-ii-heroes/
Bert was in a total of five Sherman's by the time the war had ended. Bert has since past on, but he was a true veteran and very humble about his part in that war. There was only one "In The Mood" Sherman. He also stated that unit markings on the tank were not displayed in the outfit he was with, the Third Armored, I company.
Another link to Sgt. Pool
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafayette_G._Pool
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Frank that was really interesting, what a hero, thankyou so much for posting.
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