THE SEWING KIT AND BARRACKS WHISTLE STAYED WITH HIM THROUGH WWII FROM GREAT LAKES. THE KNIFE WAS ISSUED IN THE PACIFIC. IT'S A CAMMILUS MKII.MY FATHER WAS ON AN LCS L 97 THROUGH THE BATTLE OF OKINNAWA.ONE OF MY REAL HEROS.
TOM
THINGS MY FATHER BROUGHT HOME
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Re: THINGS MY FATHER BROUGHT HOME
super remembrances and invaluable pieces , i cant tell you anything about the sewing kit but i have some referance sites to research the knife if you would like to
Re: THINGS MY FATHER BROUGHT HOME
the knife was most likely made by Camillus Cutlery in Camillus , NY
close to Syracuse
close to Syracuse