j3rdinf, I sent you an e-mail. I forgot to put in the e-mail for you to let me know how much shipping is. Let me know and I will shoot you a money order, or whatever you want.

Thanks again.

Joe,

I would love a handful of those bandoleers. I need to get as much Garand gear as I can before it gets too hard to find.

Thanks,

Kyle

Prnell-H : Send me the address you want them sent to. Looks like I will have to call in some debts and get more of them shortly, but right now I can supply those so far..

But I am pretty sure I can get them with no problem. Joe

j3rdinf,

How about five bandoleers and the clips to fill them? When I go to the range I usually take two rifles,, so I don't shoot a whole lot at once.

Thanks again, my friend.

I sent my address via pm on this forum. Did it go through?

Milsurp: Hopefully posting what uniforms looked like in Mar. '45 in Germany. Quite dirty

etc though.. This photo was taken a few days (I think) after the Rhine River crossing.

We just finished taking a small village and waiting to go on but taking a break so no combat packs or extra gear. Just weapons.. I am on the left, Johnny our radio man

for the walky talky with his Carbine and Sgt. Ed Garrow. In this time of year, usually a

field jacket was worn depending on weather. Cartridge belt with spare ammo also, two

frag grenades, canteen with cup, first aid package on belt, bayonet either on belt or on

combat pack which contained a shelter half, rain coat, entrenching tool, at least a days

rations (either C or K plus a D bar ) some dry socks, personal hygiene gear and personal things and cigarettes. Combat pack usually was less than 25 lbs. Also ones

alminum mess gear. In colder weather a "pile liner) was worn beneath the field jacket

and possibly a sweater. Also the "jeep hat" under the helmet plus G.I. gloves. The gas mask carrier (without gas mask usually) made another nice carrying place for many things. By this time the "rubber bottom shoe packs" were turned in as they were good, but not for long walkings use. No extra clothes were carried as clean clothes and showers came up at "intervals" when possible and yours were tossed in a heap and ones that had been laundred were given.. At this time hot meals and real coffee and bread

were provided for a change.

For you guys requesting bandoleers it will take me a while to get them out to you but you will get them out soon. Suddenly I find myself on crutches and not getting around too well now. Will get them packaged and when my son gets over will have him go to the post office and mail them for me.. If you wish, just send me a check or whatever

for only the postage. My return address will be on the package and will send them via

priority mail as boxing is easier. I believe I have more of them comming from a friend shortly also.. Sorry for the delay. Getting on my ATV with crutches is really something. Luckily it is all hand controls though. At least I can still ride it in the back

trails and feed the deer. So things could be worse. I guess the old saying, "time wounds all heels" is true.

Sorry to hear about this. You take it easy out there. Crutches are not fun, spent a few months onthem. Don't ever want to do that again!!!

you take care of yourself, Joe. I know those deer look forward to your trip to the woods every day and I know some of our snows are heading that way. Be carefull out there.... Great picture

Chris

j3rdinf, great photo. And the listing of what you carried is very helpful. That's three rugged looking men there.

Did the e-mail get to you with my address? And let me know how much shipping is and I will mail a money order poste haste.

Well, mec1945 came through and sent me some great photos with descriptions of everything.

Awesome job and awesome guy for taking the time.

Joe,

Thanks for offering the bandoleers. My address is

Kyle Thomas

PSC 9 Box 2498

APO AE 09123

Let me know how much I owe you. Take your time im in no hurry.

Four or five will work for me.

Thanks again.

Kyle

j3rdinf, did you get my address info?