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Post by digger on Dec 25, 2011 3:20:43 GMT -5
Hi all, I usually portray the WW2 Australian Soldier in our group The Diggers. thediggerslivinghistorygroup.blogspot.com/We are looking at extending our portrayals to the Korean War but not sure of the American uniform and Kit that was issued. I do know that Aussie service dress and Battle dress was worn but what about winter clothing? Was it US M43s ? Any help would be totally appreciated. Thanks and best regards John |
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Post by hill235 on Dec 28, 2011 18:08:53 GMT -5
Hi digger
Have alook at the IWM site some really good pictures of Aussie units in korea.
Also recomend both Andrew Salmons book Scorched Earth black Snow. And To the last round.
both have refrence to Aussie envolment and some good pictures of what the they wore in the early part of the war.
hope this helps
pete
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Post by digger on Dec 29, 2011 15:32:41 GMT -5
Hello mate,I was beginning to think I wasn't going to get a reply. So thank you for that and thanks for the references,regards John.
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Post by digger on Dec 30, 2011 4:19:14 GMT -5
found these pics on the AWM site. Attachments:
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Post by digger on Dec 30, 2011 4:22:03 GMT -5
Sorry about this fellas but adding the pics seperate as cant seem to do them all together. Attachments:
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Post by digger on Dec 30, 2011 4:22:45 GMT -5
and this Attachments:
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Post by digger on Dec 30, 2011 4:23:15 GMT -5
this Attachments:
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Post by digger on Dec 30, 2011 4:23:51 GMT -5
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Post by digger on Dec 30, 2011 4:24:46 GMT -5
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Post by digger on Dec 30, 2011 4:25:44 GMT -5
What jacket is he wearing? Attachments:
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Post by HocMajorum on Dec 30, 2011 6:55:20 GMT -5
Looks like US M43 with a hood attached to me.
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Post by digger on Dec 30, 2011 7:16:23 GMT -5
Yeh, thats what I was thinking as to my thread question cheers mate.
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Post by pop401k on Dec 30, 2011 15:27:21 GMT -5
... and looks like US leggings too. I've seen pics of Greeks, Turks, Dutch and they all seem to be wearing the US cold weather uniforms; at least outer garments. There's even a pic of some Chinese Volunteers in formation, with one wearing a US field jacket!!
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Post by digger on Jan 2, 2012 1:25:49 GMT -5
Here is a Aussie Soldier of the 3rd RAR wearing US ammunition belt,leggings,fur feild hat and carrying the formidable scoped SMLE. This and all the other pics taken from AWM (Australian War Museum). All of which are in the public domain so no copywriteAttachments:
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