Two US soldiers eating rations in the field, Italy, 1943
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Photograph. Two US soldiers eating rations in the field. Official caption on front: "MM-5-150467." Official caption on reverse: "Sig. Corps Rad. Tele-Radioed 11-24-43. Italy! Two Yanks find 'C' rations tasty on a rare rain-less day in the field when they can heat the food over a fire. Note the 'Goo-shoos', burlap wrappings worn for protection against rain and mud. L. to Right: Cpl. John L. Hammer, N. Y. C., and PFC. Raymond M Jankowski, Phila., Pa.," Italy. 24 November 1943
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From the service of Brigadier General Terence John Tully, a West Point graduate, Signal Officer during the African landings, Chief Signal Officer, Allied Force Headquarters Africa/Italy for all Mediterranean operations. Tully served with the Signal Corps in Italy and North Africa documenting the 5th Army specifically. Later he was Commander of Camp Crowder, Missouri.
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Italia
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42.833
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12.833
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Soldiers--American--Italy
Eating & drinking--Italy
Adaptive reuse--Italy
War damage--Italy
Military rations--Italy
Fire--Italy