The following information is intended to remind our old members, and inform our new members, of the equipment need depending on which type of event we are attending.

D-Day / Normandy (Operation Neptune)

June 1944

IN POCKETS
Drawers, Wool
Undershirt, Wool
Socks, Wool, 1ea
M42 Jump Jacket, Impregnated
M42 Jump Pants
Helmet
Trousers, OD
Shirt, OD
Boots, Dubbing
POHT, Suspenders
Belt, Web, Waist
Handkerchief, 2ea
Dog Tags
Heat Units, 2ea
Trench Knife
M1A1 Individual Weapon and Bayonet

INDIVIDUAL BASIC ITEMS
Field Bag
Suspenders
1st Aid Pouch
Spoon
Canteen
Canteen Cup
Canteen Cover
Cartridge Belt
Carrying Strap
1st Aid Packet

IN FIELD BAG
Raincoat
Toilet Articles
3 Light Wool Socks
1 Can Bore Cleaner
Bath Towel
2 Handkerchiefs
1 Can Oil
50 Sheets Toilet Paper

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Sulfanilimide Powder
Shell Dressings, 2ea
Insecticide
1 Roll Tape
1 Pro Kit
Sulphaadiazine Tablets
1st Aid Packet, Parachute
Halazone Tablets
3 Rubbers
Cupric Sulfate Sponge

CHEMICAL WARFARE
Gas Mask
2 Eye Shields
Sleeve Detector
Cape
Protective ointment
Reference Card
Eye Ointment
Shoe, Impregnated

Operation Market - Garden

 September - November 1944

 

Battle of the Bulge

December 1944 - January 1945