THINGS MY FATHER BROUGHT HOME

Things a soldier would carry other than firearms, ammo, or uniforms. Meaning equipment such as ammo pouches, bayonets, holsters, oil cans, cleaning equipment, etc.

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SCREWLOOSETC
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THINGS MY FATHER BROUGHT HOME

Post by SCREWLOOSETC » Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:10 pm

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.

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Post by stripperclip » Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:21 am

really nice things to remember his service and my Dad is my hero also Vietnam 67-68.
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Re: THINGS MY FATHER BROUGHT HOME

Post by A square 10 » Sat Jan 23, 2010 9:42 pm

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
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Re: THINGS MY FATHER BROUGHT HOME

Post by biganimal » Sat Apr 10, 2010 10:48 pm

the knife was most likely made by Camillus Cutlery in Camillus , NY
close to Syracuse
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