US Army Dog Tags markings

Dog tagS,

various markings

We are often asked how the dog tags were struck at the time, then small turtoriel on the different strikes existing in time on the plate M1940. Attention, a soldier can be remap his own plates during his war so the typing pattern does not correspond to the date of engagement. To hit your own dog tags

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December 1940 – November 1941

1st line: First name, first letter of 2nd name, last name

2nd line: Number, blood type

3rd line: First name and last name of the person to contact

4th line: Address of the contact person

5th line: City and state of the contact person

DOG TAGS

November 1941 – July 1943

(addition of tetanus and religion)

1st line: First name, first letter of 2nd name, last name

2nd line: number, tetanus vaccination, tetanus booster, blood group

3rd line: First name and last name of the person to contact

4th line: Address of the contact person

5th line: City and state of the contact person, religion

DOG TAGS

July 1943 – March1944

(withdrawal of the person to contact for fear of reprisals)

1st line: First name, first letter of 2nd name, last name

2nd line: number, tetanus vaccination, tetanus booster, blood group

3rd line:

4th line:

5th line: Religion

DOG TAGS

March 1944 – April1946

(Name and surname inversion)

1st line: Surname, first name

2nd line: number, tetanus vaccination, tetanus booster, blood group

3rd line:

4th line:

5th line: Religion

DOG TAGS

Halazone bottles

Harvesting flasks

It was during a small Sunday walk through the plowing fields of the Carentan sector largely beaten by the rain for long weeks, that were collected on the ground about twenty small bottles of halazone. These small round-shaped or square (Owens-Illinois) brown-colored bottles, which may also be in a colorless version, with a white and / or blue label, were supplied to US Army cardboard soldiers or with rations. -in-1 because they were filled with tablets used to make the water clean for consumption. We often find these bottles with either a plastic stopper or metal, with an inside a piece of cotton.

 

 

Para strap? No!

A strap for paratrooper?

It is clear that in recent times many of these straps are sold with a name such as “portage strap 1st type for paratrooper”, it is necessary to restore certain truths. This white or green strap measures exactly 58 centimeters, with a loop at one end and an iron at the other. This type of strap is easily found on the foldable beds of the US Army and keep the folded bed during transport. Although some people no longer hesitate to rewrite the original nomenclature of the US equipment for their benefit, this strap is therefore in no way a paratrooper strap at the base.

Still used by paratroopers

However, it is not uncommon to see paratroopers ready to embark for Normandy on the British aerodromes that actually carry this kind of straps, as well as many other models of recovery straps. These straps, one like the other, allow them to fix certain equipment, including ankles, such as Hawkins mines, US M3 daggers in their sheath, etc … This anecdotal use does not justify the name of any “parachute strap”. It is only, as in many other cases, rare objects diverted from their original use by US Army soldiers in the theater of operations.

PARA EN NORMANDIE

British Made equipments

History…

Before the Normandy landings and the beginning of the operations in Europe, the US army has already settled in Britain for several years and has turned the territory into a true advanced base. To meet the needs of military equipment, it faces import problems from the United States because of the blockade led by German submarines: the dreaded U-Boots. However, it must respond to this request. As a result, contracts are made with local businesses. This production of US material under British contract bears a name: the British Made.

Technic…

Highly prized collectors, the material “British Made” has some peculiarities distinguishing it from the traditional “Made in USA”. The canvas, often thicker (Web), very specific loops, round pressures, … are all points that are different on this equipment. Finally, this material in general carries the mention “British Made” confirming its manufacture on the British territory, often during the years of war: 1943, 1944, 1945. Among the photos, some accessories are posted by way of comparison (Musette M- 1936, Musette GP Ammo Bag, First Aid Pouch).

(Credits photos : Collection Bertrand Froger)

Numbering of US medical effects

Items from WWII era…

 

It is clear that many medical effects are marketed without determining the right time of manufacture. So, you will find some tricks not to get you hurt. From 1941 to March 1944, all the items are followed by 5 digits (ex: 23080). However, during the year 1943, a new 7-digit numbering was created (ex: 23080 becomes 2308000). The first digit corresponds to the class (previously detached from the item number), the second digit to use, the next three to the item code and the last two to the variant. There is also a 4-digit numbering beginning with “2-” (type 2-308) corresponding to the US Navy over the period 1941-1946. At this point there is talk of “Stock” instead of ” item “.

 

 

…but also items from after WWII era.

Even if some effects are produced immediately after the war with the same codes as those discovered previously, a new numbering appears as early as 1947 in the form of several numbers separated by dashes. (Example: 2-308-000) until 1950. After this date, all item numbers of this type will be preceded by F.S.N. And this to the present day. To put it simply, beware of FSN mentions and numbers composed of several dashes. At least, as far as the Second World War is concerned. These effects can interest the enthusiasts of other conflicts (Vietnam, …).

Relics of 05/21/2017

Remains of the Battle on the ground