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WW2 Era photo showing American GI holding an M1 .30 Cal Carbine. From my collection

Discussion in 'Photographs and Documents' started by Heartfeltzero, Aug 12, 2022.

  1. Heartfeltzero

    Heartfeltzero Active Member

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    A sailor, not, as traditionally termed, "GI" as referring to a soldier.
     
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    Thanks for letting me know!
     
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    OpanaPointer I Point at Opana Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Chambray shirt and rolled up pants, must be a squid. :crab2:
     
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    Looks to me like somewhere out West. Could it be an after War civilian photo op ? Younger brother posing with Big Brother's helmet and smuggled M1 ??
     
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    It’s possible. Others have told me that he looks to be a navy man. Somewhere in the north based on the terrain. But I suppose that guess is as good as any.
     
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    OpanaPointer I Point at Opana Staff Member WW2|ORG Editor

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    Having been in the USN when the old uniforms were still the rule I'm comfortable with saying he's a USN recruit.
     
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