Paul: Its funny the way some of the foreign language words got "basterdized" into the G.I. language. Like (mugi ?) for food or eating, like (P...

Yes, you guys are right. It is a competion setup for the AR-15. 1 in 8 twist barrell for the .223 Siera 69 gr. match bullets. Can only be used in ...

rennog: Slight difference in opinion here on owning weapons. As a country boy I was brought up with guns since I could manage to keep it from draggi...

Marion: Nice pics Giles sent in. Giles got hold of me via E mail and have sent him a couple of my pics and some of Russ's (3-7-I Recon's) pics with ...

Custerman: No way are the EIB and CIB related. The EIB is awarded for passing tests in training. The CIB was awarded for being under enemy small a...

Roque: I believe the EIB came out the same time the CIB was authorized. And you are not alone, I never saw a EIB (being worn ) as of yet eithe...

Custerman: Combat Medics Badge was from Mar. 3 '45. During both the war in ETO and the war in the PTO. I cant recall seeing a officer or enlis...

Quote: ". Due to the rigid testing procedures, many holders of the EIB value it more than the CIB. ".. I'm afraid I cant agree with that bit. At l...

Hey Roque: I asked Marion to keep me at my old rank of PFC and she wouldnt or couldnt do it. This rank is WAY out of my line as a PFC. rifleman but ...

Hey Steve: Here is a all original A-2 leather flight jacket, also from the 15th A.F. in Italy. It belonged to my lifelong friend Sgt. John J. Cosby,...

Hi Watson: Welcome aboard the forum. Its great to have another line company dogface with us. I'm afraid I was with a different Division in WW 2. T...

Hey Al. Glad someone got to enjoy Berchtesgaden. Hope we left you guys enough drinkables. After my 3rd Bn. 7th Inf Reg. captured and cleared ...

Lennon: Vera Lynn was one of my favorites and have almost all of these songs on my computer and disk or/and tape. the "nightengales sang in be...

Hey Roque: Got to agree with you. Last tray I saw was on he troopship (Queen Mary) going overseas. Just messkits and many times just a spoon c...

Custerman: You are fairly correct. However most of the searches were prior to shipboard going home and had none after that that I know of. Almost ...