Category Archives: uniforms

89th Infantry Division in Germany

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Photographs of the U.S. Army’s 89th Infantry Division in Germany.

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Early-War Uniform

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

A private photograph from 1942 showing details of the early-war U.S. uniform and equipment. The unit and location are unidentified, but several of the photos in the set are labelled as “561-E.?.C. just before going across.”

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Red Cross Clubmobile “Southern Belle”

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Three women are photographed in front of the American Red Cross Clubmobile “Southern Belle” at an unknown location in Europe during WWII. American Red Cross Clubmobile “Southern Belle”

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Luftwaffe Fliegerbluse

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

A photograph of a group of four Luftwaffe soldiers wearing the Fliegerbluse from our collection, including a Flieger (one “wing”), Gefreiter (two “wings”), and Obergefreiter (three “wings”).

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995th Field Artillery Battalion #9

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Soldiers of the 995th Field Artillery Battalion in Alsace, February 1945: Charles Capra and Fred Minehart. See also: 995th Field Artillery Battalion Photo Album. (Collection LoneSentry.com) Four soldiers of the 995th Field Artillery Battalion at an unknown location: Al Ricciotti, … Continue reading →

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GI Style Center

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

The June 15, 1945 issue of Onaway, the official newspaper of the 76th Infantry Division, published in Germany described the rules for the three GI uniforms—service, field, and fatigue. Here Are Latest Tips From GI Style Center – What To … Continue reading →

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P-47 Pilot Equipment

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Typical U.S. pilot’s personal equipment from Pilot Training Manual for the Thunderbolt P-47N, Headquarters, AAF Manual 51-127-4, Army Air Forces, Washington, D.C., September 1945. Personal Equipment On all flights, wear: 1. Helmet 2. Goggles 3. Gloves 4. Life vest 5. Parachute … Continue reading →

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Allied Uniforms

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

Allied Army, Navy, and Air Force Uniforms: Newsmap, U.S. War Department, March 1943.  

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Military Courtesy to Ladies

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

“Courtesy to Ladies” from Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin, (“All Hands Magazine”), August 1944. PROPER GREETING TO LADIES IS SALUTE WHEN TALKING WITH A LADY ON STREET, REMAIN COVERED IN WALKING TAKE POSITION TO LEFT OR OUTSIDE WITH TWO … Continue reading →

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Care of Clothing and Equipment

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Lone_Sentry_Admin

From The Ordnance Soldier’s Guide, 3rd Edition, Ordnance Replacement Training Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground: RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY: Clothing and equipment issued to you are government property. If any articles are lost or damaged through your fault or negligence you will … Continue reading →

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