79th ID, 314th IR, B Co. Rifleman in Normandy

[24thForward]

I am portraying the 79th ID 314th IR B Co. Rifleman in Normandy from June 14 when they landed on Utah Beach, and the fight for Fort du Roule,Cherbourg, and the rest of the Peninsula.

Most of my reading for this Impression was done via, The 79th Official Unit History and www.lorwings.net/314/start.shtml

Original Photo's

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Original Video Clips
314th Aug 20, 1944
www.criticalpast.com/video/65675042600_United-States-314th-Infantry-Division_crossing-river_loading-onto-boats_304th-Engineers-Division

314th Aug 12, 1944
www.criticalpast.com/video/65675034887_George-S-Patton_Lunceford-E-Oliver_American79th-Infantry-Division_Patton-leaves\


Photos

Front
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Right
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Left
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Back
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Other Photos

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Uniform
• M1 Helmet fixed Bail with Helmet net ( Original redone by myself)
• High Pressure liner with Rayon webbing ( Original redone by myself)
• Dog tags on 1910 chain (Allied Workshops)
• Boxer Shorts (At the Front)
• Summer Undershirt(At the Front)
• Cushion sole socks (What Price Glory)
• M1942 Wool Shirt w/ 79th patch (Original)
• M1937 Wool Trousers (Original)
• HBT Jacket OD#7(Original)
• HBT Trousers OD#7(At the Front)
• M41 Jacket w/ 79th patch(At the Front) (Patch original)
• M1938 Leggings (Original)
• “Type III” Service shoes / Roughout Boots (Repro Unknown)


Equipment
• M1923 Cartridge belt(Original)
• M1942 Frist aid pouch with bandage(Original)
• M1943 Folding shovel with Cover(Original)
• Canteen cover with canteen and cup (Original)
• M1928 Pack(Original)
• Bandoleer (What Price Glory)
• Lightweight Gas Mask bag w/ M4 Gas Mask


Weapons
• M1 Garand
• M1 Garand Bayonet(Original)
• MK II Hand Grenade x2 (in Pockets)


Personal Items
• ID bracelet(Original)
• Wristwatch


Wool shirt pockets
• Paperwork
o ID Card
o Paybook
o Driver ID card
o Old Passes
• Pencil
• V-mail
• Bible(Original)


HBT Jacket pockets
• Spoon
• Ronson “Standard” Lighter
• Pocket knife
• Handkerchief (Repro Unknown)
• Sewing kit(Original)
• D ration x2 (WW2 Ration Tech)
• K-ration (WW2 Ration Tech)
• MK II Hand Grenade


HBT Trousers pockets
• One pair Extra Socks (What Price Glory)
• MK II Hand Grenade
• K-ration (WW2 Ration Tech)
• TL-122-A Flashlight (What Price Glory)


In Pack
• One pair Extra Socks (What Price Glory)
• Long Underwear Top (Original)
• Long Underwear Bottoms (Original)
• 2 K-rations (WW2 Ration Tech)
• Raincoat ( Original)
• Toiletry bag (Original)
o Tooth Brush
o Tooth Paste
o Comb (Original)
o Shaving Kit(Original)
o Shaving brush(Original)
o Shaving cream


Let me know what yo think,
Robert Pursifull

[1marinediv]

Your impression looks great

[GyreneGreen]

Great job.

[wiggins]

Great work, Robert!

[williegford]

Looks great Robert!

[24thForward]

Thanks for the comments guys.

A couple thinks I could use help one are:

-HBT's , my original jacket is awesome, 60 plus years old and still going strong. However the ATF trousers I find a bit thiner and they fade to this sick color after just a few uses. Should i try Juan?

-Leggings, I have 3R's and they fit very lose and come unlaced. Anyone have some 2R they could sell me?

-Helmet Net, it has come along pretty well but I am not happy with the color. Should I try coffee?

[1marinediv]

Nothing wrong with the repo trousers looking worn. I didint really find Jauns USMC HBT's much better then ATF USMC HBT's

[springfieldarmory]

Worn trousers wouldn't be a problem, but I think he is referring the the brownish color they appear in the photos. Juan would probably be best, but I don't know if he makes the dark shade HBT's.