Jim Dunigan - U.S. 3rd Inf Div (Reenacted)
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I copied this from your page. Thought a lot of people would like to see this comprehensive list.

 

Basic Entry Level Kit:

 

This is the basic entry level kit for the U.S. 30th Infantry Regiment, Co. A

 

 

(1) M-1 "Steel Pot" Helmet (Fixed Bale)

(1) OD, Overseas Cap w/ blue piping

(1) OD, Wool Knit, Cap("Jeep Cap")

(1) M-1941 Field Jacket

(1) OD, Wool, Enlistedmens Service Shirt

(2) OD / White, Cotton Undershirts

(1) M-1937, OD Wool, "Mustard / Light shade", Field Trousers

(1) OD #3, Service Trouser Belt w/ Open Faced Buckle

(1) M-1938 Leggings, Dismounted

(4) OD Wool, Socks, Cushioned Soles

(1) Boots, Service, Russet Smooth Out

(1) (M-1)Garand, U.S. Rifle 30 Cal. M-1 w/ M-1907 Leather Sling

(1) (M-1906) 16" in. Bayonet w/ OD Bakelite Scabbard

(1) M-1910/1928 Haversack w/ "Meat Can" Pouch and Daiper

(1) M-1942 Mess Kit w/ Fork, Knife and, Spoon

(1) M-1910 Canteen w/ Cup and Cover

(1) M-1910/1942 First Aid Pouch w/ Carlisle Bandage (Red Tin)

(1) M-1910 T-Handle Shovel w/ Carrier

(1) M-1910/1923 Cartridge Belt

(1) M4A1 Gasmask w/ Bag "Kidney Bag"

(1) M-1940 Dog Tag Chain

(1) M-1910/1941 Shelter Half w/ Folding Tent Pole, guy rope and Five Tent Pegs

(2) Dog Tags

(1) "Soldier's Handbook"(FM-21-100)

(6) C-Rations((2)B, (2)D, and (2)M Units)

 

 

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Detailing the Basic Infantrymens Impression

ca. 1939-1943

 

 

 

Here are the items to further your impression for Able Company, U.S. 30th Infantry Regiment during the Second World War

 

 

 

Helmets and Caps:

(1) M-1917A1 "Kelly" Helmet

(1) M-1 "Steel Pot" Helmet (Fixed Bale)

(1) OD, Enlistedmens, Dress Service Cap

(1) OD, Overseas Cap w/ blue piping

(1) OD, Garrison Cap

(1) OD, Campaign Hat

(1) OD, Wool Knit, Cap ("Jeep Cap")

(1) Khaki, Garrison Cap

 

Field and Dress Jackets/Blouses:

(1) M-1941 Field Jacket

(1) Overcoat, Winter, Dismounted

(1) M-1939, Dress Blouse, Four Pocket

(1) M-1939, Denim, Working Fatigue Shirt*

(1) M-1939, Dismounted, Service Raincoat

(1) M-1942, Combat, Winter Jacket

(1) M-1939, Mackinaw Service Coat

 

Field and Dress Shirts:

(2) OD, Wool, Enlistedmens Service Shirts

(2) Khaki, Dress Service Shirts

(4) OD/ White, Cotton, Undershirts

 

Field and Dress Trousers:

(2) M-1937, OD Wool,"Mustard/Light Shade", Field Trousers

(2) M-1939, Denim, Working Fatigue Trousers*

(2) Khaki, Service Trousers

(4) OD, Drawers, Cotton Service

(1) M-1942, Combat, Winter, Trousers "Tanker Bibs"

 

* Optional: Secondary choice pending unit requirements is the M-1941 1st Pattern HBT Fatigue Uniform....

(1) M-1941 1st Pattern HBT Jacket

(2) M-1941 1st Pattern HBT Trousers

 

Field and Garrison Accessories:

(1) OD, U.S. Army Issued Footlocker

(2) Denim, Brracks Bag

(1) OD, Bag, Duffel

(1) Service/Garrison Belt "Sam Brown"

(4) Cotton, Service, Socks

(4) OD Wool, Socks, Cushioned Soles

(4) OD, Hand Towels

(4) OD, Huck, (large) Towels

(2) OD #3, Service Trouser Belt w/Open Faced Buckle

(1) U.S. Army Time Piece

(1) OD, Wool, Scarf

(1) OD, Sweater, V-Neck, Five Button

(1) "Soldiers Handbook" (FM-21-100)

(1) Gilette Shaving Kit**

(1) Personal Journal**

(1) Cigarettes(Pal Mal, Camels, Lucky Strikes, Chesterfields...etc...)**

(1) Match Case(V-Bonds...etc.)**

(1) M-1937/41 Pattern Zippo Lighter**

(1) Book**

(1) Instrument(something small...Harmonica...etc...)**

(1) OD, Wool Service Blanket

(1) OD, Wool Service Ground Cloth

(1) Tooth Powder

(1) Foot Powder

(1) Toothbrush

(1) Shaving Brush

(1) Toilet Paper Roll

(1) Bar of Soap

(2) Khaki, Service Ties

(2) 1/4" in. Helmet Nets*

(3) Magazines**

(1) "Housewife" Sewing Kit:

-Scissiors

-Nail File

-Comb

-Buttons

-Needles

-Patches

-Thimbles

-Safety Pins

-Thread

-Thread Spools

(2) Dog Tags

(1) M-1940 Dog Tag Chain**

 

** Private Purchase Item

* Optional

 

Weaponry:

(M-1)M-1903 Springfield w/ M-1907 Leather Sling

(M-1)Garand, U.S. Rifle 30 Cal. M-1 w/ M-1907 Leather Sling

(M-1906) 16" in. Bayonet w/ OD Bakelite Scabbard

(M-1918/1918A2) Browning Automatic Rifle w/ M-1907 Leather Sling

(M-1) Carbine w/ OD# 3 Khaki Sling***/****

(M1A1/M-1928A1) Thompson Sub Machine Gun w/ OD# 3 Khaki Sling***

(M-1911/1911A1) Colt .45 Cal. Pistol***

(M-1918) Trench Knife***

(M-3) Sub-Machine Gun "Grease" Gun****

(M-3) Fighting Knife***

 

*** These weapons are for Sergeants and, above....you would not see these weapons in the hands of T/5 Cpl.'s, Cpl's, or even Pfc.'s....

**** These weapons in the front line "Leg" Infantry are limited in quantity, not widely seen, usually issued to rear echelon/ support units for self-protection.

 

Footwear:

(1) M-1938 Leggings, Dismounted

(2) Boots, Service, Russett Smooth Out

 

Equipment:

(1) M-1910/1928 Haversack w/ "Meat Can" Pouch and Daiper

(1) M-1942 Mess Kit w/ Fork, Knife and, Spoon

(1) M-1910 Canteen w/ Cup and Cover

(1) M-1910/1942 First Aid Pouch w/ Carlisle Bandage (Red Tin)

(1) M-1910 T-Handle Shovel w/ Carrier

(1) M-1910/1923 Cartridge Belt

(1) M4A1 Gasmask w/ Bag "Kidney Bag"

(1) M-1926 Life Belt**

(1) M-1910 Pickmattox*

 

* Only two per squad....

** Used only for river crossings and, invasion landings....

 

Housing:

(1) M-1910/1941 Shelter Half w/ Folding Tent Pole, guy rope and Five Tent Pegs

 

Cooking/Food:

(1) M-1941 Coleman Stove**

(6) C-Rations((2)B, (2)D, and (2)M Units)*

(6) K-Rations((2)Breakfast, (2)Dinner, and (2)Supper)*

 

* The individual soldier was issued only six of either the "C" or the "K" Rations for a period of three days rations and 3,000 calories. The C-Rations came in a gold...almost standard household can while the K-Rations came in a waxed box...both were basically the same only the K-Rations were made smaller to be compact and, light to make it easier for the individual soldier to carry more.

** Only two per squad.....

 

 

 

 

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Items Pertaining to Late War Impression

ca. 1943-1945

 

 

Helmets and Caps:

(1) M-1 "Steel Pot" Helmet (Swivel Bale)

(1) M-1943 Field Cap

 

Field and Dress Jackets/ Blouses:

(1) M-1943 Field Jacket

(1) M-1944 "Ike" Eisenhower Dress Service Jacket

 

Field and Dress Trousers:

(2) M-1939, OD Wool "Dark Shade" Service Trousers

(2) M-1943, Field Service Trousers

 

Footwear:

(2) M-1944 Combat, Service Boots

(1) Shoepacs

 

Weaponry:

(1)(M-1906E5) M-1942 (Cut-down) 10" in. Bayonet

(1)(M-1943) Manufactured 10" in. Bayonet

 

Equipment:

(1) M-6 Gasmask w/ Bag

(1) M-1943 Folding Shovel w/ Carrier

(1) M-1944 General Purpose Bag/ "GP" Bag

(1) M-1943 Rubberized-Poncho

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
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