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Post by lmaio on Jul 16, 2013 9:01:32 GMT -5
It would greatly be appreciated if anyone could help identify where these pictures may have been taken and more importantly who the soldiers are. These were found in my parents personal items among some of my mom's brothers and my father's military possessions. They have all now passed, except one brother but at 97 years of age he is unable to help. If I could at least have some help where these pictures may have been taken I may be able to narrow down some information regarding the photos. All five photos I feel were taking on the same day as they each have the same film development information on the reverse side. THANK YOU Attachments:
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Post by floydragsdale on Jul 16, 2013 18:22:12 GMT -5
Hello:
These three Soldiers are in some very wet fatigue clothes and they probably just went through what the Army Infantry called an "Infiltration Course" that soldiers had to go through near the end of basic training. Basic Training was usually 16 to 18 weeks long.
The infiltration course was a rough one to go through. Soldiers had to crawl, on their bellies in the mud, through barb wire fences while live ammunition (real bullets) was flying over head and simulated artillery missals were exploding around them.
The building in the background is a typical U.S. Army temporary structure which many Army Bases had in WWII. This photo was probably taken during the Spring or Summer months of 1943 or 45.
Floyd
Co. G, 424th Regiment Veteran
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